Diaphragmatic Breathing for the Treatment of Bloating and Distension: a Prospective Pilot Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Enrollment
- 35
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Mayo Bloating Questionnaire (MBQ) score
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of diaphragmatic breathing using the validated Mayo Bloating Questionnaire.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Referred for breath testing for the indication of bloating.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Not referred for breath testing for the indication of bloating.
Arms & Interventions
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Patients will complete the Mayo Bloating Questionnaire (MBQ) before referral to a physical therapist for in diaphragmatic breathing (DB) techniques over a 30-minute session. The patient will be instructed to complete 5-10 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing twice a day for a period of 4 weeks. At the end of the 4-week follow up period, patients will repeat the MBQ and self-report their adherence to daily diaphragmatic breathing.
Intervention: Diaphragmatic Breathing (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Mayo Bloating Questionnaire (MBQ) score
Time Frame: Baseline, 4 weeks
The Mayo Bloating Questionnaire is a 45-item questionnaire developed to measure the multiple symptom components of bloating and distension.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Brian Lacy
Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic