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

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Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Asthma
• Interventions: Other: Breathing Retraining Program; Other: Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises)

• Registration Number: NCT06504758
• Lead Sponsor: Yeditepe University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-16
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-17
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-17
• Study Start: 2024-07-24
• Primary Completion: 2024-09-27
• Study Completion: 2024-09-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 12

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Study Group	Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises)	12 young adults patients diagnosed with asthma.
Study Group	Breathing Retraining Program	12 young adults patients diagnosed with asthma.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mini - Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)	5 weeks	It is a test that measures health related quality of life in adults.
New York Posture Scale	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).
International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF)	5 weeks	It aims to evaluate physical activity across different nations in adults aged 18-65 years.
Oxygen Saturation	5 weeks	It is important to monitor current oxygen saturation due to the nature of oxygen consumption in the body.
Sit to Stand Test	5 weeks	Quadriceps muscle endurance will be evaluated with this test.
Asthma Control Test	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.
Respiratory Rate Per Minute	5 weeks	The normal value of respiratory rate is roughly 12-16 breaths per minute.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Yeditepe University; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey