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@article{194616,
        author = {Smitha M and Dr.C.V.Jayanthy and Dr.S.Natarajan},
        title = {Effects of Slow-Phase Pranayama and Meditation on Cardiovascular Parameters and Haemoglobin Levels in Women Receiving Cancer Care},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {4686-4691},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194616},
        abstract = {Cancer and its associated treatments often result in physiological disturbances including cardiovascular stress, fatigue, and haematological alterations that negatively affect patients’ well-being. Integrative approaches such as yoga-based breathing techniques and meditation have gained increasing attention as supportive interventions in oncology care. The present study aimed to examine the effects of slow-phase pranayama and meditation on cardiovascular parameters and haemoglobin levels among women receiving cancer care. An experimental pretest–post-test control group design was employed. Twenty women aged 40–55 years undergoing cancer care were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 10) and a control group (n = 10). The experimental group participated in slow-phase pranayama and meditation sessions for 45 minutes per day, five days per week, for eight weeks, while the control group continued routine medical care without the intervention. Cardiovascular parameters including pulse rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and haemoglobin levels were assessed before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results showed a statistically significant reduction in systolic blood pressure in the experimental group (p = 0.0477). However, no significant changes were observed for diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, or haemoglobin levels. The findings suggest that slow-phase pranayama and meditation may contribute to improvements in systolic blood pressure among women receiving cancer care, supporting the potential integration of yoga-based breathing practices in supportive oncology care.},
        keywords = {Pranayama, Meditation, Cardiovascular parameters, Haemoglobin, Cancer care, Integrative oncology},
        month = {March},
        }