Pranayama and Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique in Pre-hypertensive Patients

NCT06656130 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: Huma52160
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Objective of our study is to determine the comparative effects of Pranayama and Jacobson's Relaxation Technique on cardiovascular parameters, stress and quality of life in Pre-hypertensive patients. This study is used to determine the effects of Pranayama versus Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on cardiorespiratory parameters, stress and quality of life in pre-hypertensive patients. This randomized clinical trial (RCT) endeavors to enroll \_\_\_ participants, divided equally into Pranayama and Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique groups. The non-probability convenient sampling technique, followed by random allocation using a lottery method, ensures a diverse yet unbiased sample. Study is being conducted at the Kashmir Medical Complex Sialkot. The Pranayama group(n=25) undergoes sessions three times a week, emphasizing breathing techniques like alternate nostril technique and bellow breathing. The Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique group(n=25) follows a similar schedule, engaging in full-body relaxation exercises targeting major muscle groups. Parameters will be assessed on 1st day, 3rd week and 8th week by outcome measures, SPSS version 23 will be used for analysis.

Conditions

Prehypertension

Keywords

: Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique, Pranayama, Pre-hypertension

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• PSR (Perceived Stress Scale)

  The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is one of the most widely used instruments to measure stress perceptions. The original PSS is a 14-item self-report measure designed to assess "the degree to which situations in one's life are appraised as stressful". It is a global measure of stress, rather than a measure of specific stressful life events. Specifically, items assess the extent to which one's life is perceived as "unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloading

  8 weeks

• SF-12 (QOL)

  Quality of life (QOL) is a broad multidimensional concept that usually includes subjective evaluations of both positive and negative aspects of life. The SF-12 Health Survey version 2 (SF-12v2) is a generic short-form health survey developed in the USA from the original SF36. It produces two summary measures evaluating physical and mental self-perceived health; for this reason, it could be a suitable and complete tool to assess the self-perceived quality of life of university students because it allows investigating both the aspects

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Effects of Pranayama on cardiovascular parameters, stress and quality of life in pre-hypertension

EXPERIMENTAL

This group will receive Pranayama. Pranayama is the practice of breath regulation. It's a main component of yoga, an exercise for physical and mental wellness. The practice of pranayama involves breathing exercises and patterns. You purposely inhale, exhale, and hold your breath in a specific sequence. Interventions will be performed for 30 minutes in a day, 3 days per week for 8 weeks. (total no. of sessions=24). Breathing exercises will be consist on Alternate Nostril Technique, Skull Shinning Technique, Bellow Breath, Bee Breath, Victorious Breath

Other: Pranayama

effects of Jacobson's technique on CVS parameters, stress and QOL in Pre-hypertension

EXPERIMENTAL

This group will receive Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique. Jacobson's relaxation technique is a type of therapy that focuses on tightening and relaxing specific 14 muscle groups in sequence. It's also known as progressive relaxation therapy. By concentrating on specific areas and tensing and then relaxing them, you can become more aware of your body and physical sensations, The sessions will consist of 30 minutes in a day, 3 days per week for 8 weeks. (total no. of sessions=24).

Other: Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique

Interventions

Pranayama OTHER

Pranayama is the practice of breath regulation. It's a main component of yoga, an exercise for physical and mental wellness. The practice of pranayama involves breathing exercises and patterns. Patient purposely inhale, exhale, and hold his/her breath in a specific sequence.

Also known as: Breathing Technique

Effects of Pranayama on cardiovascular parameters, stress and quality of life in pre-hypertension

Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique OTHER

Jacobson's relaxation technique is a type of therapy that focuses on tightening and relaxing specific 14 muscle groups in sequence. It's also known as progressive relaxation therapy. By concentrating on specific areas and tensing and then relaxing them, patient can become more aware of his/her body and physical sensations,

Also known as: Breathing and stretching technique

effects of Jacobson's technique on CVS parameters, stress and QOL in Pre-hypertension

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age: Participants must be between 30 and 60 years old.
• Gender: Male and Female both.
• Diagnosed patients of Pre-hypertension.
• Stable health condition to participate in moderate physical activities.
• Willing to comply with the study protocol, including attending scheduled exercise sessions and follow-up assessments

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosed case of Hypertension or takes any antihypertensive medication.
• Patient having any other associated systemic disorder are excluded.
• Severe physical limitations, disabilities, or musculoskeletal disorders.
• History of substance abuse.
• Patients with Neurological diseases
• Patients with severe or unstable heart conditions, recent heart attack, or heart failure, other cardiovascular disorders

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sialkot Medical and Physiotherapy Center

Sialkot, Punjab Province, 51310, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Prehypertension

Interventions

Respiration

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiratory Physiological Phenomena; Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Sumera AbdulHameed Supervisor/ Research Incharge, M.PHIL

  Riphah International University Lahore

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 23, 2024
• First Posted: October 24, 2024
• Study Start: April 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 15, 2024
• Study Completion: January 1, 2025
• Last Updated: October 24, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)