Deep breathing for pregnancy hypertension? tiny study ends early
NCT ID NCT04059822
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether slow, deep breathing for 10 minutes daily could help lower blood pressure in pregnant women with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Only 1 participant was enrolled before the study was terminated, so no meaningful conclusions can be drawn. The goal was to see if a larger trial would be practical.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
slow and deep breathing exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help manage blood pressure during pregnancy.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated after enrolling only 1 person, so there is almost no data to support effectiveness. It is a very early feasibility trial, not a large or conclusive study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, BH8 8GP, United Kingdom
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, United Kingdom