Effect of DASH Diet and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Cardiovascular Risks in Postmenopausal Women

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age50-60
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of DASH diet and Progressive muscle relaxation on cardiovascular risks in postmenopausal women.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

The participant's ages will be ranged from 50- 60 years old.

Their body mass index will be ranged from 30-35 kg/m2.

All women are hypertensive at least one year postmenopause.

Their scores in perceived stress scale will be ranged from 14-40.

Disqualifiers

Women with systolic blood pressure (SBP) >160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) >100mmHg.

Women who have other known causes of hypertension, such as renal diseases.

Women who are using sedatives or tranquilizer or antidepressant drugs.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • DASH diet
  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Anti hypertensive drugs

Treatment groups

90 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators