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NCT Number: NCT05323500

Effects of Senobi Breathing Exercises in Obese Women

Previous studies have been done just in studying the relationship between breathing technique and obesity and described how it proved helpful in decreasing body fat. This study will be very helpful for future researchers as well as in filling the literature gap by explaining the importance of SBE (Senobi Breathing Exercise) in correlation with increased body fat, compromised lung function and depression in females of age from 30 to 60 years.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

30 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Physical Therapy Private Clinic, Khushāb, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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About this study

The study is quasi-experimental study, which is being conducted in a private clinical settings in Khushab. Sample size of 20 individuals was calculated using Hamilton Depression Scale with effect size 0.97 G Power 3.1.9.2 software. The study participants will be screened first, then trained to perform SBE(1-minute maneuver). Participants will be instructed to stand upright and tighten their gluteal muscle and then ask them to put one foot in front of their body and placing most of their body weight on back foot. Then, ask them to breath in for three seconds simultaneously, by raising their hands in the air above their heads. After this, instruct them to exhale by using their whole body for pushing air out of the lungs. Participants will also guided to tighten all their body muscles while pushing air out. Exhale should last for seven seconds. The participants will also guided to repeat this procedure 3 times in one minute with resting period of 10 seconds. They will perform it 3 times a day for 3 months. Assessments will be taken at Baseline & after 3 months.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Women of age between 30 to 60 years.
  • Asian BMI (> 27.5)
  • Obese women with mild to moderate depression

Exclusion criteria

  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Following an Unhealthy Diet plan
  • Any Cardiopulmonary conditions
  • Endocrine conditions: hypothyroidism

Treatment and study plan

Senobi breathing exercises

Other

The study participants will be screened first, then trained to perform SBE (1-minute maneuver). Participants will be instructed to stand upright and tighten their gluteal muscle and then ask them to put one foot in front of their body and placing most of their body weight on back foot. Then, ask them to breath in for three seconds simultaneously, by raising their hands in the air above their heads. After this, instruct them to exhale by using their whole body for pushing air out of the lungs. Participants will also guided to tighten all their body muscles while pushing air out. Exhale should last for seven seconds.

Primary outcomes

  1. Lung volume

    Time frame: changes from Baseline to 3 Months

    Digital spirometry will be used to assess Lung Volumes and capacities

  2. Body Fat

    Time frame: changes from Baseline to 3 Months

    Body Fat Analyzer will be used to assess percent of body fat

  3. waist to hip ratio

    Time frame: changes from Baseline to 3 Months

    Participant is asked to Stand up straight and breathe out. tape measure will be used to check the distance around the smallest part of your waist, just above your belly button. This is waist circumference. Then we will measure the distance around the largest part of your hips - the widest part of your buttocks. This is hip circumference.Waist Hip ratio will be calculated by dividing waist circumference to hip circumference

Secondary outcomes

  1. Hamilton Depression rating Scale

    Time frame: changes from Baseline to 3 Months

    Scoring is based on the 17-item scale and scores of 0-7 are considered as being normal, 8-16 suggest mild depression, 17-23 moderate depression and scores over 24 are indicative of severe depression, the maximum score being 52 on the 17-point scale.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Senobi Breathing Exercises on Body Fat, Lung Functions and Depression in Obese Women

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Apr 12, 2022
Registry last updated
Jul 29, 2022

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