Hypertension ,PregnancyNCT07478965
Effects of Acupuncture Versus Deep Breathing Exercises on Hypertensive Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester
A study testing Acupuncture and Deep breathing exercise in people with Hypertension ,Pregnancy, run by October 6 University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 35 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Hypertension ,Pregnancy
- What is being tested?
- Acupuncture and Deep breathing exercise
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 27 Aug 2025to 20 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 35 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- pregnant women in the third trimester
- suffering from hypertension
- age ranged between 25-35
Who cannot join
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Rhumatoid arthritis
- Any respiratory disease like athma
- osteoporosis
- Any kind of infection
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Acupuncture Versus Deep Breathing Exercises on Hypertensive Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester. A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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.
Read the detailed description
The study contributes to lowering the risk of hypertension complications in the pregnant women in the third trimester through a study investigate the effect of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercises versus acupuncture on prehypertensive or hypertensive adults
- Conditions
- Hypertension ,Pregnancy
- Being tested
- Acupuncture, Deep breathing exercise
- Keywords
- Acupuncture, Deep breathing exercise, Hypertension, Third trimester
- Medical subject headings
- Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced, Hypertension
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
AcupunctureDevice
traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body to promote healing and balance.
Deep breathing exerciseOther
Deep breathing exercises can significantly reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture Group: 20pregnant women received it. | Experimental | Study group 1: composed of 20 pregnant women received physical therapy session of acupuncture Receives: 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 Receives: Other: Deep breathing exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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.
Measured: 2 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Mar 2026
- Study start27 Aug 2025
- Primary completion11 Nov 2025
- Study completion20 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hypertension ,PregnancyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- October 6 University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kerolous Ishak Shehata, October 6 University
- Investigators
- Kerolous IS Kelini, Principal investigator, Al-Zaytoonah University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07478965
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T- GYN- 01/2026- 574
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 23 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Acupuncture Versus Deep Breathing Exercises on Hypertensive Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester. A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07478965
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T- GYN- 01/2026- 574
- Conditions
- Hypertension ,Pregnancy
- Keywords
- Acupuncture, Deep breathing exercise, Hypertension, Third trimester
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- October 6 UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed description
The study contributes to lowering the risk of hypertension complications in the pregnant women in the third trimester through a study investigate the effect of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercises versus acupuncture on prehypertensive or hypertensive adults
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture Group: 20pregnant women received it. | Experimental | Device: AcupunctureStudy group 1: composed of 20 pregnant women received physical therapy session of acupuncture |
| Deep breathing Group:20pregnant women received it. | Experimental | Other: Deep breathing exerciseStudy group 2: composed of 20 pregnant women received physical therapy session received Deep breathing exercise |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- pregnant women in the third trimester
- suffering from hypertension
- age ranged between 25-35
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Rhumatoid arthritis
- Any respiratory disease like athma
- osteoporosis
- Any kind of infection
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncturetraditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body to promote healing and balance. | Device | Acupuncture Group: 20pregnant women received it. |
| Deep breathing exerciseDeep breathing exercises can significantly reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. | Other | Deep breathing Group:20pregnant women received it. |
Primary outcome
Blood pressure
Time frame: 2 weeks
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.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Mar 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Kerolous IS Kelini principal investigator
Al-Zaytoonah University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Acupuncture and Deep breathing exercise in people with Hypertension ,Pregnancy, run by October 6 University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Blood pressure (time frame: 2 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Mar 2026.