Hidden breathing issues in high blood pressure patients may affect balance and exercise
NCT ID NCT06916923
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 50 adults with high blood pressure to see if dysfunctional breathing (abnormal breathing patterns) is related to how well they can exercise and keep their balance. Participants filled out a breathing questionnaire and performed balance and walking tests. The goal was to better understand these connections, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If the findings show clear links, they could help doctors better understand breathing problems in people with high blood pressure and design better rehab programs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study—it does not test any treatment. The results may not apply to all people with hypertension, and no cause-and-effect conclusions can be drawn.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of adults aged 18 to 70 years who have been clinically diagnosed with arterial hypertension and have been under follow-up for at least six months. All participants must have a Nijmegen Questionnaire score of 23 or higher, indicating a probable presence of dysfunctional breathing. Individuals must be willing to voluntarily participate in the study. Participants with recent medication changes (within the past month) or with unstable metabolic diseases will be excluded.
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 70 years * Diagnosed with hypertension and under follow-up for at least 6 months * Willing to participate in the study voluntarily * Nijmegen Questionnaire score of 23 or above Exclusion Criteria: * Medication change within the last month prior to study enrollment * Presence of unstable metabolic disease
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istınye University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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