Deep breathing for pregnancy hypertension? tiny study ends early

NCT ID NCT04059822

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Bournemouth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

hypertension, pregnancy-induced

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth, BH8 8GP, United Kingdom
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Poole, United Kingdom

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