Effects of Acupuncture Versus Deep Breathing Exercises on Hypertensive Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester

NCT07478965 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: P.T- GYN- 01/2026- 574
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

investigate the effect of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercises versus acupuncture hypertensive adults This study is expected to provide significant health benefits for pregnant females in the third trimester suffering from hypertension.

Conditions

Hypertension ,Pregnancy

Keywords

Acupuncture; Deep breathing exercise; Hypertension; Third trimester

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Blood pressure

  A sphygmomanometer is an instrument used to measure blood pressure. Normally value ranged from 100-140 on systole and 60-90 on diastole An inflatable cuff that wraps around the upper arm. A measuring unit, which can be a mercury manometer or an aneroid gauge, that records the pressure.

  2 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Acupuncture Group: 20pregnant women received it.

EXPERIMENTAL

Study group 1: composed of 20 pregnant women received physical therapy session of acupuncture

Device: Acupuncture

Deep breathing Group:20pregnant women received it.

EXPERIMENTAL

Study group 2: composed of 20 pregnant women received physical therapy session received Deep breathing exercise

Other: Deep breathing exercise

Interventions

Acupuncture DEVICE

traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body to promote healing and balance.

Acupuncture Group: 20pregnant women received it.

Deep breathing exercise OTHER

Deep breathing exercises can significantly reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being.

Deep breathing Group:20pregnant women received it.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 25 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• pregnant women in the third trimester
• suffering from hypertension
• age ranged between 25-35

You may not qualify if:

• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Rhumatoid arthritis
• Any respiratory disease like athma
• osteoporosis
• Any kind of infection

Sponsors & Collaborators

• October 6 University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kerolous Ishak Shehata Kelini

Cairo, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced; Hypertension

Interventions

Acupuncture Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics

Study Officials

• Kerolous IS Kelini

  Al-Zaytoonah University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Masking Details: Double (Participant, Investigator)
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: FACTORIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 13, 2026
• First Posted: March 18, 2026
• Study Start: August 27, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 11, 2025
• Study Completion: January 20, 2026
• Last Updated: March 23, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Locations

EG (1)