Breathing for Two: Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Supporting Healthy Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

Recruiting Early Phase 1 Interventional Study
Hypertension Disorders in Pregnancy Blood Pressure Measurement in Pregnancy Inspiratory Strength Training (IST) Pregnancy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 55
Sex
Female
Trial phase
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
80 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Arizona · Other
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About This Trial
This is an interventional study that will test whether a breathing exercise called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) can safely and effectively lower blood pressure during late pregnancy. The goal is to see if a home-based breathing training can help prevent or reduce high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy. The main objectives are to make sure the training is safe and tolerable for p…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Pregnant (32 to 34 weeks of gestation, confirmed by ultrasound, at the time of first training session, eligible patients may consent/enrolled earlier in pregnancy) * Singleton pregnancy * Age 18 to 55 * Able to read English and provide consent * Possess smartphone…
Contacts

Elise Erickson, PhD

520-621-1139

eliseerickson@arizona.edu

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Lily Woods, MA

520-621-1139

lilywoods@arizona.edu

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