Effectiveness of Yoga on Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Patients With Pre- and Stage I Hypertension
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 11/18/2012 |
| Start Date: | September 2011 |
| End Date: | August 2013 |
The proposed study will compare a well defined and integrated yoga practice (postures/breath
control/meditation) to a conventional exercise program in reducing hypertension. The
expected outcomes include data on the effects of yoga on ambulatory blood pressure,
psychosocial stress, and the autonomic system in individuals with pre- and Stage I
hypertension. The information gained in this study will have a positive impact by providing
critical preliminary and feasibility data to support a larger multi-ethnic randomized
clinical trial on the effects of yoga on individuals with hypertension.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age: 21-64; Pre- or Stage I hypertension with mean office blood pressure (two
measurements using aneroid sphygmomanometer) of systolic between 120 and 159 mmHg or
Diastolic between less than or equal to 80 and 99 [1]
- Medically stable on any current medications; BMI (kg/m2) between 18.5 - 40
- English speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- Taking anti-hypertensive medication; Current use of insulin or oral hypoglycemic
agents
- Previous cardiovascular event (prior myocardial infarction, stroke, or angina
pectoris)
- Current or previous cancer diagnosis
- Congestive heart failure
- History of kidney disease
- Signs or symptoms of significant peripheral vascular disease
- Significant co-morbidities that preclude successful completion of the study
- Yoga practitioner (participated in more than 3 yoga sessions within the last year)
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