Non-pharmacological Treatment for Essential Isolated Systolic Hypertension in Elderly
Systolic Essential Hypertension

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Systolic Essential Hypertension
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Essential isolated systolic hypertension (stage I- II, based on recommendations of JNC-VII)
- Good communication
Exclusion Criteria:
- Essential hypertension stage III or secondary hypertension
- History of respiratory disease, heart disease, renal disease, blindness, deafness and cerebrovascular disease.
Sites / Locations
- Faculty of associated medical science, Khon Kaen University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Placebo
Loaded breathing training
Unloaded breathing training
The breathing was performed normally in this groups.
subjects will trained to inspire deeply against the resistance setting by using BreathMAX® at the loaded of 18 cmH2O with breathing frequency control at 6 breaths/minute. Breathing pattern will be controlled at duty cycle of 0.4 (inspiratory time = 4 sec and total respiratory time = 10 sec). The training program will be performed at home for 30 minutes/day, 7 days/week for 8 weeks.
subjects will trained to inspire deeply (no resistance) with breathing frequency control at 6 breaths/minute. Breathing pattern will be controlled at duty cycle of 0.4 (inspiratory time = 4 sec and total respiratory time = 10 sec). The training program will be performed at home for 30 minutes/day, 7 days/week for 8 weeks.