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NCT Number: NCT07153562

Effect of Liuzijue Qigong Exercises on Ventilatory Function in Post Stroke Elderly Patients

to investigate the effect of Liuzijue Qigong exercises on ventilatory function in post stroke elderly patients.

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Conditions

Ventilatory Function Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Dyssomnias Functional Capacity Mental Disorders Motor Function Nervous System Diseases Quality of Life Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Sleep Quality Sleep Wake Disorders Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

60 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Physical Therapy

Dokki, Giza Governorate, 12612, Egypt

About this study

70 post stroke patients their ages ranges from 60 to 70 years old, randomly assigned into two groups: Study group (A) that consists of 35 patients (18 women &17 men) who perform Liuzijue exercise, 5 sessions per week, 20 minutes per session. and conventional rehabilitation treatment 3 sessions per week, 45-60 minutes per session, for 12 successive weeks.

Control group (B) that consists of 35 patients (18 women &17 men) in which patients receive just the conventional exercise program, 3 sessions per week, 45-60 minutes per session, for 12 successive weeks.

During the study, the participants receive study information form, instructions and signed the consent form.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

All patients included in this study met the following criteria:

  • Subject people of both sexes (18 women, and 17 men).
  • All patients had unilateral stroke.
  • Their age ranged from 60 to 80 years old.
  • Stroke onset was from 6 to 1 months.
  • Medically stable subjects.
  • Non-smoker subjects.
  • Ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions.

Exclusion criteria

Patients who experienced or had one or more of the following were excluded from the study:

  • Patients with severe acute illness.
  • Chronic unstable pulmonary and/or cardiac disease.
  • Impaired level of consciousness and evidence of gross cognitive problems.
  • Patients undergo chemotherapy.
  • Active hemoptysis, untreated pneumothorax, recent esophageal surgery.
  • Recent oral, facial or skull trauma / surgery, acute sinusitis, epistaxis, hemodynamic instability.
  • Current Smokers.
  • Patients had a severe psychological disorder.

Treatment and study plan

liuzijue qigong exercises

Other

Liuzijue qigong exercise for 20 minutes, 5 times per week, for 12 successive weeks.

conventional rehabilitation treatment

Other

conventional rehabilitation exercises, 3 sessions per week, 45-60 minutes per session, for 12 successive weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. PFT

    Time frame: 3 MONTHS

    Spirometer to measure Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), in liters

  2. PFT

    Time frame: 3 months

    Spirometer to measure Forced vital capacity (FVC), in liters

  3. PFT

    Time frame: 3 months

    Spirometer to measure maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV), in liters per minute

  4. PFT

    Time frame: 3 months

    Spirometer to measure Predicted Forced expiratory volume in 1 second

  5. PFT

    Time frame: 3 months

    Spirometer to measure predicted forced vital capacity

  6. PFT

    Time frame: 3 MONTHS

    Spirometer to measure FEV1/ FVC

Secondary outcomes

  1. aerobic capacity and endurance

    Time frame: 3 MONTHS

    The six minute walk test Is a sub-maximal exercise test used to assess aerobic capacity and endurance. The distance covered over a time of 6 minutes is used as the outcome by which to compare changes in performance capacity

  2. motor function

    Time frame: 3 MONTHS

    The simplified FMA ( Fugl-Meyer Assessment ) for the assessment of motor function. The scale has a total score of 100, which is divided into motor function evaluation of the upper and lower limbs, among which the upper limb score is 56 and the lower limb score is 44. Each item has a 3-point rating, and a higher score indicates better motor function. The classification of its dysfunction is as follows: < 50 = severe dyskinesia; 50-84 = significant dyspraxia; 85-95 = moderate dyskinesia; 96-99 = mild dyskinesia; and 100 = normal

  3. quality of daily life

    Time frame: 3 MONTHS

    The MBI ( Modified Barthel Index )to evaluate the quality of daily life. The scale is divided into ten items and evaluated on the basis of patients' functional status. The 10 items are eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, controlling bowel movements, controlling urination, toileting, bed and chair transfer, walking on flat ground, and going up and down stairs. The total score is 100 points. The classification of dysfunction is as follows: 100 points = self-care; 61-99 = mild dysfunction; 41-60 = moderate dysfunction; and ≤ 40 = severe dysfunction. The lower the MBI score, the more independent the patients are and the worse their daily living ability

  4. sleep quality

    Time frame: 3 MONTHS

    The PSQI (Pittsburgh sleep quality index) consists of 19 separate items that collectively create 7 components, resulting in a total global score. A lower score indicates better sleep quality

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Sep 4, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 17, 2026

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