Effect of Upper Body Resistance Training and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Cardiopulmonary parameters, Glycaemic index, Nicotine Dependence and Health status in Male Smokers.
Phase 1
- Conditions
- Circulatory SystemRespiratory
- Registration Number
- PACTR201912488268409
- Lead Sponsor
- Ezeugwa Chidinma Joy
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Other
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 55
Inclusion Criteria
Male Smokers within 18- 55 years
Nicotine dependence of greater than 3 on the Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence questionnaire
People who smoke atleast one cigarette daily for a minimum of 1 year
Smokers who have not been involved in any structured aerobic exercise in the past 3 months
Exclusion Criteria
. Any known cardiac, respiratory impairment
.Physically active individuals
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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