Effects of Pilate Training Versus Moderate Intensity Continous Training in Hypertensive Patients

Effects of Pilate Training Versus Moderate Intensity Continous Training on Dyspnea and Cardiovascular Fitness in Hypertensive Patients

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, continues to be the leading cause of both sickness and mortality globally. Generally, individuals in good health might have trouble breathing solely during vigorous exercise or when holding their breath, finding relief by stopping the activity or adjusting their breathing technique. Often patients with hypertension seek various treatments to relieve symptoms. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Pilates Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training on dyspnea and cardiovascular fitness in hypertensive patients. The study would be randomized clinical trial. A total of thirty-four subjects will be assigned randomly by using block randomization into two groups. Group A will be given Pilates training while Group B will moderate intensity training. After confirmation of diagnosis with medical history and physical examination as well as chronic, mild-to moderate, and stable (>1 year duration) hypertension (systolic blood pressure [SBP] between 140-179 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure [DBP]between 90-109 mm Hg) recommended. 3-minute step test, VO2max and Modified BORG scale would be used as an outcome measure tools for cardiovascular parameters and dyspnea. The collected data will be analyzed in SPSS 25.0. Descriptive and inferential statistics will be applied after testing normality of data

Study Overview

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Conditions: Prehypertension
• Intervention / Treatment: Combination product: Moderate-Intensity continuous training

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Estimated): 52
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Pakistan
  • Balochistan
    • Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, oooo
      • Sheikh Zaid Hospital

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants must be between 45 to 70 years old
• Gender: Male and Female both
• Chronic, mild-to moderate, and stable (>1 year duration) hypertension (systolic blood pressure
• [SBP] between 140-179 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure [DBP] between 90-109 mm Hg).
• Single antihypertensive medication will be recruited.
• Participants have sedentary life style.
• Smokers, alcoholic, diabetic, and other cardiac problems (controlled) would be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with Permanent atrial fibrillation
• Patients with COPD
• Patients with Heart surgery
• Patients with presence of symptomatic congestive heart failure
• Smokers, alcoholic, diabetic, and other cardiac, renal, and respiratory disease patients (uncontrolled) would be excluded.
• Participants with no history of psychiatry or psychological disorders or abnormalities.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Single

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Treatment Group; Moderate-Intensity continuous training (MICT) refers to a type of aerobic exercise that involves maintaining a steady and moderate level of physical activity for an extended period. The exercise is performed at a consistent and moderate pace without significant fluctuations in intensity. MICT primarily targets the aerobic energy system, enhancing cardiovascular endurance and respiratory efficiency	Combination product: Moderate-Intensity continuous training; refers to a type of aerobic exercise that involves maintaining a steady and moderate level of physical activity for an extended period. The exercise is performed at a consistent and moderate pace without significant fluctuations in intensity. MICT primarily targets the aerobic energy system, enhancing cardiovascular endurance and respiratory efficiency
Other: Controlled; Will receive Pilates exercises, Mild stretching, Glute Bridge, Isometric Glute Bridge, Single Leg Raise, Upper Abdominal Curl, Single- leg Strech, Double-Leg Strech, Plank Push Backs, roll down, Cool down. Pilates exercises emphasize controlled movements, proper breathing, and the engagement of the deep core muscles. Pilates exercises can be performed on a mat or using specialized equipment such as a reformer.	Combination product: Moderate-Intensity continuous training; refers to a type of aerobic exercise that involves maintaining a steady and moderate level of physical activity for an extended period. The exercise is performed at a consistent and moderate pace without significant fluctuations in intensity. MICT primarily targets the aerobic energy system, enhancing cardiovascular endurance and respiratory efficiency

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
6 MWT	8 weeks
VO2 max	8 weeks
Borg Dyspnea Scale	8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Riphah International University
• Investigators: Study Chair: Sumera Nassser, Mphill, Riphah International University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): April 20, 2024
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2024
• Study Completion (Estimated): April 30, 2025

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: January 1, 2025
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 1, 2025
• First Posted (Actual): March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): March 25, 2025
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 1, 2025
• Last Verified: January 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Hypertension, Dyspnea, Pilates Training, Modified-Intensity Training
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Prehypertension
• Other Study ID Numbers: Rabbia Naseer Ahmed

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No