Breathing exercises for heart health in hypertension
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether breathing exercises taught through an app can improve blood vessel function and nervous system control in people with high blood pressure. It may help you manage your blood pressure without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- Your blood pressure is higher than 130/80 mmHg or a doctor has told you that you have pre-hypertension or hypertension
- You are not taking beta-blockers (a type of blood pressure medication)
- You are not taking any drugs that depress the central nervous system (like strong painkillers or sedatives)
- You have a cell phone or tablet that can run the study 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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