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NCT Number: NCT00400270

Breathing and Relaxation Exercises for Asthma: a Randomised Controlled Trial

All patients on the GP asthma database in one practice were invited for an asthma physical-therapy assessment, at baseline. Volunteers satisfying the inclusion criteria ie - aged between 16 and 70, able to understand, read and write English, give informed consent, willing to attend the surgery to take part in the trial and with no other serious conditions - were invited to participate in the study. Patients were randomised either to a control group, receiving 2 more assessments at 6 and 12 months, or for comparison to a group receiving 5 physical-therapy treatments of integrated breathing and relaxation exercises (known as the Papworth Method (PM)). The two groups would then be compared at 6 and 12 months.

Hypotheses:

1. The PM of breathing and relaxation training would improve the quality of life for adult patients with asthma in primary care, compared with patients only receiving usual medical care. 2. Anxiety and depression, and symptoms from dysfunctional breathing would reduce compared with the control group. 3. Respiratory function measurements would improve compared with the control group.

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Key information

Conditions

Asthma Bronchial Diseases Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Respiratory Hypersensitivity Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

16 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bridge Cottage Surgery

Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9EF, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • doctor diagnosed asthma, volunteers from the practice asthma database
  • 16-70 years of age
  • able to understand, speak and write English
  • willing to give informed consent
  • willing and able to attend the surgery for assessments and treatments

Exclusion criteria

  • serious co-morbid conditions

Treatment and study plan

Breathing and relaxation exercises: the Papworth Method

Procedure

Primary outcomes

  1. Health related Quality of Life as measured by the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire

Secondary outcomes

  1. Anxiety and Depression as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.

  2. Symptoms from dysfunctional breathing measured by the Nijmegen Questionnaire.

  3. Respiratory measurements as measured by spirometry and capnography.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University College London Hospitals

Other

Collaborators

  • University College, London
  • Welwyn Hatfield Primary Care Trust

Registry information

Official study title

A Physical Therapy Treatment for Adults Diagnosed With Asthma in Primary Care: a Randomised Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2004
Study completion
2006
First posted
Nov 16, 2006
Registry last updated
May 28, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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