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Open Access 01-12-2020 | Hypertension | Study protocol

Effects of taichi on grade 1 hypertension: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Authors: Sang-Hyun Lee, Byung-Jun Kim, In-Hwa Park, Eui-Hyoung Hwang, Eun Ju Park, Insoo Jang, Man-Suk Hwang

Published in: Trials | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Background

Medication is generally recommended to reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by cardiovascular disease in hypertensive patients. However, considering the difficulties and economic factors associated with long-term medication, interest in taichi as an exercise treatment method has increased recently in Korean medical practice. Numerous studies have suggested that taichi can be used to treat various diseases and that is can affect psychosomatic factors such as anxiety. This study aims to evaluate the effect of taichi in reducing blood pressure among grade 1 hypertensive patients.

Methods/design

In this randomized, active-controlled, assessor-blinded, two parallel-armed trial, 80 grade 1 hypertension patients will be recruited and randomly assigned to the usual care group or to the taichi group (n = 40 in each group). Subjects who voluntarily sign a study agreement will be educated in managing their own blood pressure by restricting salt intake, losing weight, moderating alcohol consumption, performing exercise, and regulating dietary intake at their first visit. In addition to self-management, the taichi group will perform two 60-min taichi sessions per week for a total of 8 weeks. Blood pressure will be measured as the primary outcome. In addition, body composition, heart rate, and the perceived intensity and difficulty of the exercise will be measured as secondary outcomes.

Discussion

This study is a randomized controlled trial of taichi, which is not widely practiced in Korea. It may provide valuable data on the effects of taichi on hypertension, which will inform non-pharmaceutical treatment options for this disorder.

Trial registration

Clinical Research Information Service, KCT0003632. Registered on 18 March 2019.
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Metadata
Title
Effects of taichi on grade 1 hypertension: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors
Sang-Hyun Lee
Byung-Jun Kim
In-Hwa Park
Eui-Hyoung Hwang
Eun Ju Park
Insoo Jang
Man-Suk Hwang
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Trials / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1745-6215
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-4028-6

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