University of Minnesota
This study will assess the dose-response effects of Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) in adults with above-normal systolic blood pressure over a 6-week period.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Resting SBP ≥120 mmHg as measured during screening 1 \& 2 * Free from serious CV or metabolic diseases as identified by self-report and blood chemistry analysis. * No contraindications to IMST (recent abdominal surgery, ruptured eardrum, asthma with very low symptom perception, fractured ribs, or pneumothorax) * Language: English-speaking, with ability to comprehend study materials and instructions. * Pre-visit Compliance: Willing to comply with pre-visit instructions (avoiding food and caffeine ≥ 3 hours, vigorous exercise, alcohol, and non-prescribed me…
The POWERbreathe K5 is portable, battery-powered, and commercially available. No modifications to the FDA-approved design are being made. Its use in this study is consistent with prior published human research and does not constitute a significant deviation from labeled use in terms of safety or function.
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