Effect of Breathıng Exercıse Applıed to Indıvıduals Wıth Copd on Respıratory Functıon, Dyspnea and Qualıty of Lıfe

Purpose of the research This research was designed to determine the effect of breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD on respiratory function, dyspnea and quality of life.

Hypotheses of the Research H0a: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has no effect on the respiratory function test FEV1/FVC.

H1a: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has an effect on the respiratory function test FEV1/FVC.

H0b: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has no effect on dyspnea.

H1b: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has an effect on dyspnea.

H0c: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has no effect on quality of life.

H1c: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has an effect on the quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Quality of Life Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Dyspnea Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiration Disorders Respiratory Aspiration Respiratory Tract Diseases Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ondokuz Mayis University

Samsun, 55, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosed with COPD for at least 1 year, confirmed by pulmonary function test
Those who voluntarily accepted to participate in the research
Those aged 18 and over,
Individuals who have access to the hospital

Exclusion criteria

In COPD exacerbation period,
Having a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis,
Those with obesity,
Those with physical disabilities (vision, hearing, walking, etc.),
Those who are pregnant,
Illiterate
Diagnosed with another disease that significantly affects the respiratory system (scoliosis, lung cancer, abdominal tumor, etc.).
Patients who have previously participated in an exercise program will be excluded from the study.

Treatment and study plan

pranayama breathing exercise

Other

Normal breathing, focusing on breathing, Alternative Nose Breathing, Cooling Breath, Bee Buzzing Sound, A breathing exercise of 20 minutes in total, consisting of 5 stages: normal breathing and focusing on breathing.

Primary outcomes

pulmonary function test

Time frame: 6 weeks

The effect of breathing exercise applied to individuals with COPD on respiratory function test FEV1/FVC
Dyspnea severity

Time frame: 6 weeks

The effect of breathing exercise applied to individuals with COPD on dyspnea
Saint George's Solunum Anket

Time frame: 6 weeks

The effect of breathing exercise applied to individuals with COPD on quality of life

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Nov 26, 2024
Registry last updated: Nov 26, 2024

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