Shaking away stress: simple exercises may boost sleep in hypertension
NCT ID NCT07242651
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether tension and trauma releasing exercises (TRE) can improve quality of life and sleep in 40 adults aged 50-65 with stage 1 hypertension. Participants will do supervised TRE sessions for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in sleep quality and well-being, but not blood pressure control directly.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tension and trauma releasing exercises (TRE)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve sleep and daily well-being for people with high blood pressure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 40 people. It does not measure long-term effects, and results may not apply to everyone with hypertension.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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: 1. Participants will be between 50 and 65 years of age. 2. The BMI of patients will range between 30 and 34.9. 3. Patients included in the study were diagnosed with essential hypertension for at least five years. 4. The patients will be in stage 1 hypertension under medical control, characterized by systolic blood pressure ranging from 140 to 159 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ranging from 90 to 99 mmHg. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients suffering from any unstable cardiovascular condition, such as uncontrolled arrhythmias or recent myocardial infarction. 2. Patients are diagnosed with secondary hypertension. 3. Patients with cognitive or physical impairments that prevent them from following instructions. e) Patients who are taking beta-blockers and alpha-blockers because these medications may affect heart rate. f) Individuals with endocrine disorders or any condition known to influence hormonal levels. g) Patients are smokers. h) Malignant hypertension.
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Locations
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Faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University
Giza, Egypt
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