Combined Effects of Buteyko Breathing Technique and Chest Wall Mobilization on Pulmonary Functions and Quality of Life

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-06-13

Study Completion Date

2024-09-10

Brief Summary

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The study aims to evaluate the effects of Buteyko breathing techniques with and without chest wall mobilization on pulmonary functions, and quality of life in chronic smokers. The study design will be a randomized clinical trial. The study will be completed in 10 months after the approval of the synopsis from the Ethical Committee of RCRS \& AHS. A non-probability convenient sampling technique will be used to recruit the individuals. Group 1-Buteyko breathing technique + Chest Wall Mobilization and Group 2-Buteyko Breathing Technique + Without Chest Wall Mobilization

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Detailed Description

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This randomized clinical trial will evaluate the combined effect of the Buteyko breathing technique and chest wall mobilization on pulmonary functions and quality of life in chronic smokers. A sample size of 40 is calculated through a non-probability convenient sampling technique. Participants will be recruited into Group 1 and Group 2 by lottery method (without replacement). Group 1 will be engaged in the Buteyko breathing technique + Chest Wall Mobilization and Group 2 will undergo Buteyko Breathing Technique + Without Chest Wall Mobilization. Pre and post-outcome measures of pulmonary functions will be measured through a digital spirometer and quality of life will be assessed by the St George Quality of Life Questionnaire.

Spirometry assesses the amount and speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. Key measurements include Forced Vital Capacity (FVC): The maximum volume of air forcefully exhaled after a full inhalation. Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1): The volume of air exhaled in the first second of the FVC test, indicates how quickly the lungs can be emptied.

St Saint Georg quality of life questionnaire for assessing the QOL. The SGRQ is a standardized self-administered airway disease-specific questionnaire divided into 2 subscales, a total of 12 questions. For each subscale and the overall questionnaire, scores range from zero (no impairment) to 100 (maximum impairment).

Conditions

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Chronic Smokers

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Buteyko breathing technique, Chest wall mobilization

Deep breathing exercises for 5 minutes. After the 5-minute resting interval Buteyko breathing technique and chest wall mobilization of 5 minutes Chest wall mobilization with 8-10 repetitions. Total time duration will be 30 minutes. 2 sessions per week

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Buteyko breathing technique

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will be advised to sit in a comfortable and relaxed position and take a shallow breath through nose, partially filling the lungs. Hold breath for 2-3 seconds and exhale slowly through the nose and emptying the lungs.

Chest Wall Mobilization

Intervention Type OTHER

It started with positioning, sitting or standing with good posture, and relaxing shoulders and arms. Hands were placed on the chest with fingers wide and thumbs on side of ribcage. Inhale deep breaths with expansion of chest and hands move outward. Exhale slowly allowed the chest to drop and the hands to move inward.

Buteyko breathing technique

Deep breathing for 5 minutes as a baseline Buteyko technique of 2 sets of 8-10 repetitions for 2 days a week. Chest wall mobilization will not be included in Group 2. Repeat the breathing cycle for 5-10 minutes, 2-3 times a day. Total time duration will be 30 minutes.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Buteyko breathing technique

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will be advised to sit in a comfortable and relaxed position and take a shallow breath through nose, partially filling the lungs. Hold breath for 2-3 seconds and exhale slowly through the nose and emptying the lungs.

Interventions

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Buteyko breathing technique

Participants will be advised to sit in a comfortable and relaxed position and take a shallow breath through nose, partially filling the lungs. Hold breath for 2-3 seconds and exhale slowly through the nose and emptying the lungs.

Intervention Type OTHER

Chest Wall Mobilization

It started with positioning, sitting or standing with good posture, and relaxing shoulders and arms. Hands were placed on the chest with fingers wide and thumbs on side of ribcage. Inhale deep breaths with expansion of chest and hands move outward. Exhale slowly allowed the chest to drop and the hands to move inward.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Both male and female participants were included
* The age of participants was 40 -55 years.
* Individuals who fulfilled the criteria of smoking which is calculated by multiplying the number of packs smoked per day by the number of years smoked were included.
* Individuals who are current smokers or history of long-term smoking were included.
* Predicted values FEV1 \< 75% and FEV1/FVC \<70%

Exclusion Criteria

* Participants with neurological disorders were excluded
* Participants with musculoskeletal disorders were excluded as it affects the physical activity of the 6-minute walk test.
* Participants having any pulmonary complications or lung disease were excluded.
* Participants previously involved in any other exercise or physical activity were excluded.

Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No