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The effects of Tai Chi on Grade 1 Hypertension patient

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diseases of the circulatory system
Registration Number
KCT0003632
Lead Sponsor
Woosuk University
Brief Summary

41 participants were recruited out of a total of 80. There was no difference between the experimental group and the control group in the difference of systolic blood pressure before and after treatment, and in the change of diastolic blood pressure before and after treatment. The difference in heart rate per minute and body composition, which were secondary outcomes, also showed no difference between the experimental group and the control group. Intensity and difficulty of the exercises, which were other secondary outcome, did not have a significant correlation with changes in blood pressure. No adverse events were reported.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
41
Inclusion Criteria

1) Stage 1 hypertensive patients who were diagnosed at the health checkup and hospital or were screened for systolic blood pressure of 140 to 159 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of 90 to 99 mmHg
2) A person who can communicate normally
3) Participants who signed a study agreement with a voluntary participation intention

Exclusion Criteria

1) Individuals who participated in another trial within a month
2) A person who is deemed difficult to treat exercise for high blood pressure through the judgment of a doctor, such as a severe pain condition or joint deformation
3) A person who is unable to communicate properly due to dementia or mild cognitive impairment
4) A person who is pregnant
5) A person who is difficult to include in this study in accordance with the investigator's judgment

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Difference in systolic pressure change before and after treatment, difference in diastolic blood pressure change after treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in heart rate during 1 minute;body mass index;Strength of exercise and difficulty of exercise;Adverse reaction
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