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Relaxation boosts exercise benefits for high blood pressure

NCT ID NCT06997445

Disease control Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding a muscle relaxation technique to aerobic exercise improves heart and lung health more than exercise alone in people with stage 1 hypertension. Forty adults aged 18-45 participated. The relaxation group did 15 minutes of progressive muscle relaxation plus 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, while the control group did only aerobic exercise. Researchers measured blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and quality of life.

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Active substance
Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique and aerobic exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help manage early high blood pressure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effects might be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults: aged (18-45 years) * Gender: both male and female * Patients diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension (130-139 / 80-89 mmHg according to AHA/ACC 2017 guidelines * Mild to moderate physical activity level on IPAQ Questionnaire * Individuals who are able to understand and follow the instructions for exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable angina, MI, heart failure, advanced CAD patients * Severe neurological, musculoskeletal, or gynaecological conditions which limit participation in study * Recent history of fracture * Morbidly obese (BMI \> 40.0 kg / m2)

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Conditions

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essential hypertension hypertensive disorder

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Hypertension

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000

    Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

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