A Study on How Pranayama Affects Breathing in Smokers and Non-Smokers

Phase 2

Not yet recruiting

Brief Summary: This interventional study aims to evaluate and compare the effect of *Pranayama* (yogic breathing techniques) on respiratory parameters among smokers and non-smokers. Smoking is known to significantly impair pulmonary functions, while Pranayama has been associated with improved lung capacity and respiratory efficiency.The study will involve 60 male participants aged 24–40 years, categorized into two groups: smokers and non-smokers (30 in each group). All participants will undergo a 4-week structured Pranayama intervention. Baseline and post-intervention assessments will be conducted using Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) to measure parameters such as FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio, and PEFR.The primary aim is to assess the effectiveness of Pranayama in improving respiratory parameters within each group and compare the extent of improvement between smokers and non-smokers. This study intends to explore whether regular Pranayama practice can serve as a non-pharmacological supportive measure to enhance lung function, especially in individuals at risk due to smoking.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

1.Not Practicing Any Other Type Of Physical Exercises.
2.Smokers: Males Who Have Been Smoking Regularly For At least Last One Year.
3.Nonsmokers: Individuals Who Are Not Habituated Smoking Completely.
4.Willing To Give Consent to Participate in The Pranayama Intervention and Attend Scheduled Sessions.

Exclusion Criteria

1.History Of Chronic Respiratory Diseases Such as Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchitis.
2.History Of Active Sport training, Previous Experience of Yoga.
3.History Of Major Medical Illness Such as Tuberculosis, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus Bronchial Asthma.
4.History Of Major Surgery in the Recent Past.
5.Having History of Cardiorespiratory Diseases.
3.Any congenital Deformity.
7.Athelets 8.
History of Any Psychological Disorders.
Not Willingness to Give Consent to Participate in The Study and Attend Scheduled.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement in respiratory parameters after Pranayama intervention over a specified duration in smokers and non-smokers.	1year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Comparison of baseline respiratory function between smokers and non-smokers.	4 weeks

Locations (1): Room no. 201, Dept. of Kriya Sharir Paul Institute of Ayurved and Research
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Vadodara, GUJARAT, India
Room no. 201, Dept. of Kriya Sharir Paul Institute of Ayurved and Research
🇮🇳Vadodara, GUJARAT, India
Dr Komal Vilas Patil
Principal investigator
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