Breathe easy: simple breathing technique may tame high blood pressure

NCT ID NCT07664774

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a slow, rhythmic breathing technique called resonant breathing can help lower blood pressure, heart rate, and stress in adults with mild hypertension. Fifty adults aged 30-65 with stage I hypertension and no serious health issues practiced this breathing method. Researchers measured changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and perceived stress to see if this drug-free approach could be a helpful addition to managing hypertension.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: resonant breathing (a slow, rhythmic breathing technique)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help manage mild hypertension and reduce stress.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique may not work for people with more severe hypertension or those on blood pressure medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

essential hypertension hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Different Commuinty Center in Lahore

Lahore, Punjb, Pakistan

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