Breathing exercises for high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a smartphone app that guides you through breathing exercises to see if they can improve your blood pressure and heart health. It might help you manage your blood pressure without extra medication.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have high blood pressure or were told by a doctor that you have pre-hypertension or hypertension.
- You are not taking beta-blockers (a type of heart medication).
- You are not taking medications that affect your central nervous system, like sedatives or certain antidepressants.
- You have a smartphone or tablet to use the app.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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