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Effects of Core Stability Combined With Diaphragmatic Strengthening Exercises Among Asthmatic Patients

NCT ID: NCT06479902

Last Updated: 2024-06-28

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

41 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-07-15

Study Completion Date

2024-05-24

Brief Summary

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This is a quasi intervention study evaluating the effects of core stabilization exercises and diaphragmatic strengthening on thoracic kyphosis angle, diaphragmatic excursion, chest expansion, lung functioning (FEV1/FVC ratio) and quality of life, in individuals with mild intermittent or mild persistent asthma.

Detailed Description

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This study evaluated the effects of core stabilization exercises and diaphragmatic strengthening on thoracic kyphosis angle, diaphragmatic excursion, chest expansion, lung functioning (FEV1/FVC ratio), and quality of life in individuals with mild intermittent or mild persistent asthma. Thirty-seven participants from Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi underwent assessments before and after an 18-session treatment regimen over three weeks. The measures included diaphragmatic excursion, thoracic kyphotic angle, chest expansion, spirometry, and asthma quality of life questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21

Conditions

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Mild Intermittent Asthma

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Quasi Interventional Study
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Core stabilization and Diaphragmatic Exercise Group

The intervention consisted of 18 sessions over three weeks, following the FITT protocol. Each session included a warm-up (5 minutes), core stability exercises (15 minutes), diaphragmatic strengthening exercises (10 minutes), and cool-down (5 minutes), with rest intervals. Exercises progressed in difficulty on stable surfaces, tailored to each participant's tolerance. Warm-up exercises included activities like hopping and knee circles, while core stability exercises featured moves such as planks and side planks. Diaphragmatic exercises included diaphragmatic breathing in various positions.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Core stability exercise

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Core stability exercises featured moves such as planks and side planks.

Diaphragmatic Strengthening Exercise

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

. Diaphragmatic exercises included diaphragmatic breathing in various positions.

Interventions

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Core stability exercise

Core stability exercises featured moves such as planks and side planks.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Diaphragmatic Strengthening Exercise

. Diaphragmatic exercises included diaphragmatic breathing in various positions.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age group: 18-34 years old
* Both males and females
* Individuals diagnosed with well controlled mild intermittent asthma or mild persistent asthma, at least six months prior based on referral from pulmonologist.
* Individuals who have weak core muscles
* Participating to the study in a voluntary basis

Exclusion Criteria

* Level 3 and above asthmatics or status asthmaticus
* Any congenital deformities of chest wall
* Demonstrated neuromuscular or neurological deficit/disease of chest wall.
* Cardiopulmonary diseases including coronary artery disease, heart failure NYHA classification, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, arrythmias, interstitial lung disease, COPD, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, cancers, etc.
* Any recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery or sternotomy
* Recent history of the blunt chest wall or abdominal trauma
* Unstable hemodynamic parameters (arterial pressure \>140mmhg systolic and \>90mmhg for diastolic
* Pregnancy
* Previous or parallel participation in interventional programs
* Any psychiatric illnesses
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

34 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Foundation University Islamabad

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

Other Identifiers

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FUI/CTR/2024/14

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id