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NCT Number: NCT06504758

The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Postural Exercises in Young Adults With Asthma.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of breathing exercises and postural exercises via telerehabilitation on respiratory parameters, posture, and quality of life in young adults with asthma.

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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

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Yeditepe University

Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

12 young adult (18-25 years old) individuals diagnosed with asthma participated in our study (all female). All of the participants are University students.

Participants included in the study were evaluated with Asthma Control Test, Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form) via Google Forms; Sit to Stand Test, Respiratory Rate per Minute and Oxygen Saturation were assessed at Yeditepe University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Laboratory both at baseline and at the end of the 5th week. Breathing and postural exercises were given to the participants for the duration of 5 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Voluntary participation in research.
  • Patients in young adults (18-26 years old)
  • Stable asthma.
  • Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is 2 and above
  • To stay consistent with an exercise program.

Exclusion criteria

  • Being younger than 18 years old.
  • Patients with severe asthma.
  • Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is below 2

Treatment and study plan

Breathing Retraining Program

Other
  • 1st to 5th week - Breathing Retraining 10 repetitions (Pursed Lip Breathing, Diaphragmatic Breathing)
  • Two days / a week The total duration of 5 weeks.

Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises)

Other
  • TheraBand® or Free Weight
  • 1st week - neck isometrics, chin tuck, SCM - upper trapezius - pectoral major stretching, scapular retraction without weight, rowing with yellow TheraBand®, wall squat / mini squat (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 10 repetitions for strengthening exercises)
  • 2nd and 3rd week - same exercises (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 15 repetitions for strengthening exercises)
  • 4th and 5th week - same exercises (10 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 20 repetitions for strengthening exercises)
  • Two days / a week,The total duration of 5 weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. Mini - Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    It is a test that measures health related quality of life in adults.

  2. New York Posture Scale

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    There are 13 body alignment sections to general postural alignment. Includes posterior views of the head, shoulders, spine, hips, feet, and arches, and lateral (left side) views of the chest, shoulders, upper back, torso, abdomen, and lower back. Ratings were given as 5 (correct posture), 3 (minor deviation), or 1 (minor deviation).

  3. Asthma Control Test

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    It is a questionnaire that consists of 5 topics referring to the daytime and nocturnal symptoms of past 4 weeks which are activity limitation, shortness of breath, awaking due to asthma symptoms, reliever medication and global judgment of asthma.

  4. International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF)

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    It aims to evaluate physical activity across different nations in adults aged 18-65 years.

  5. Oxygen Saturation

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    It is important to monitor current oxygen saturation due to the nature of oxygen consumption in the body.

  6. Respiratory Rate Per Minute

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    The normal value of respiratory rate is roughly 12-16 breaths per minute.

  7. Sit to Stand Test

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    Quadriceps muscle endurance will be evaluated with this test.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Yeditepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Postural Exercises Via Telerehabilitation on Respiratory Parameters, Posture, and Quality of Life in Young Adults With Asthma.

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jul 17, 2024
Registry last updated
Jan 14, 2026

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