Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises on Hypertensive Patients

NCT07242651 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 111995
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) on the quality of life and sleep in hypertensive patients. Participants will perform a series of supervised TRE sessions, and their sleep quality, and quality of life will be assessed before and after the intervention to determine any potential improvements related to the exercise.

Conditions

Hypertension (HTN)

Keywords

Tension and trauma releasing exercises

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Quality of life ,assessed by SF12

  Change in SF-12 physical and mental component summary scores from baseline to 8 weeks.

  Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

• Sleep quality, assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

  Change in global PSQI score from baseline to 8 weeks. PSQI will be administered to assess sleep quality .

  Baseline and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Blood pressure - Systolic and Diastolic (mmHg) ,assessed by mercury sphygmomanometer

  Baseline and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention

• Heart rate ,assessed by pulse oximeter

  Baseline and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention

• Depression and anxiety ,assessed by Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

  Baseline and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention

• Rate Pressure Product measurement

  Baseline and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention

Study Arms (2)

"TRE Exercise Group"

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will perform supervised Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercise (TRE) sessions in addition to their usual medical treatment for hypertension. The TRE sessions will be conducted three times per week for eight weeks, and each session will last approximately 30 minutes. The exercises aim to promote relaxation, reduce tension, and improve sleep quality, and quality of life.

Behavioral: Tension and trauma releasing exercises

"Control Group"

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group will continue their usual medical treatment for hypertension without any additional exercise intervention. They will receive the same assessments for sleep quality, and quality of life as the experimental group.

Interventions

Tension and trauma releasing exercises BEHAVIORAL

Tension and trauma releasing exercises will be conducted for study group only as follows: The exercises start by slightly fatiguing specific muscle groups to encourage this involuntary shaking, which is considered healthy and calming. The first exercise: Feet roll gently outward while shifting weight side to side, helping release ankle tension. The second exercise: One foot steps back while the front heel lifts until the calf feels lightly tired, triggering a small shake. The third exercise: A small lunge-like position engages the thighs and hips, leading to natural muscle release. The fourth exercise: A soft bend at the hips with relaxed arms and deep breathing stretches the back and encourages loosening. The fifth exercise: With feet wide and hands on the lower back, the hips push forward slightly while breathing deeply and turning gently side to side. The sixth exercise: The body slides into a seated position against a wall to lightly fatigue the

"TRE Exercise Group"

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years - 65 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: biological females only
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Participants will be between 50 and 65 years of age.
• The BMI of patients will range between 30 and 34.9.
• Patients included in the study were diagnosed with essential hypertension for at least five years.
• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients suffering from any unstable cardiovascular condition, such as uncontrolled arrhythmias or recent myocardial infarction.
• Patients are diagnosed with secondary hypertension.
• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University

Giza, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hypertension

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Study Officials

• El-Sayed Essam Felaya, Assistant professor

  Cairo University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Salma Elsayed Elsheikh, Lecturer of physical therapy

  Cairo University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Mahmoud Mohamed Ghanema, Lecturer of Internal Medicine

  Cairo University

  STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Youmna Gamal Elsayed, B.Sc. in Physical Therapy

CONTACT

+201273150655; yomnagamal27@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: BSc. in Physical Therapy, Cairo University, 2018

Model Details: The study includes two parallel groups: the experimental group performs Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) in addition to medication, while the control group continues medication only.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 17, 2025
• First Posted: November 21, 2025
• Study Start: November 18, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 4, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 4, 2026
• Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Locations

EG (1)