Comparative Effect of Box Breathing And Buteyko Breathing on Pulmonary Functions in Asthma
NCT ID: NCT07140458
Last Updated: 2025-08-24
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-12-17
2025-07-02
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Buteyko Breathing
Using Buteyko Breathing as primary intervention in addition to standard Asthma therapy.
Buteyko Breathing
Buteyko Breathing is a technique focusing on controlled, reduced breathing to improve oxygen uptake and reduce hyperventilation-related symptoms using Air hunger.
Procedure:-
After gaining proper relaxation:
1. Exhale slowly, and then hold that breath.
2. Use the index finger and thumb to plug the nose.
3. Hold that breath until there is an urge to breathe, and then inhale.
4. Breathe normally for at least 10 seconds.
5. Repeat several times.
Box Breathing Technique
Using Buteyko Breathing as primary intervention in addition to standard Asthma therapy.
Box breathing
Box Breathing (4-4-4-4 Technique) - Box Breathing exercises boosts lung function by optimizing oxygen flow and activating relaxation responses.Each exercise Sessions included 20 cycles of Box Breathing.
The procedure of the box breathing cycle includes:
1. inhale for 4 seconds
2. Hold the breath for 4 seconds
3. Exhale for 4 seconds
4. Hold the breath for 4 seconds, and repeat.
Interventions
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Buteyko Breathing
Buteyko Breathing is a technique focusing on controlled, reduced breathing to improve oxygen uptake and reduce hyperventilation-related symptoms using Air hunger.
Procedure:-
After gaining proper relaxation:
1. Exhale slowly, and then hold that breath.
2. Use the index finger and thumb to plug the nose.
3. Hold that breath until there is an urge to breathe, and then inhale.
4. Breathe normally for at least 10 seconds.
5. Repeat several times.
Box breathing
Box Breathing (4-4-4-4 Technique) - Box Breathing exercises boosts lung function by optimizing oxygen flow and activating relaxation responses.Each exercise Sessions included 20 cycles of Box Breathing.
The procedure of the box breathing cycle includes:
1. inhale for 4 seconds
2. Hold the breath for 4 seconds
3. Exhale for 4 seconds
4. Hold the breath for 4 seconds, and repeat.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Subjects who are on regular treatment (both inhalers and medication).
* Subjects who are conscious and cooperative.
Exclusion Criteria
* Subject with any Disability; Physical or Mental.
* Subjects who have other chronic respiratory diseases, new or current smoker, and had respiratory tract infection.
25 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Riphah International University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Qurat ul Ain, Masters
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Locations
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Islam center and Teaching Hospital
Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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References
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Related Links
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Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention. \[Online Web Data\]. 2023
Other Identifiers
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REC/RCR & AHS/24/0325 Ezaz
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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