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Optimizing Fitness: Post Bariatric Surgery With Modified Qigong Breathing Exercise

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Bariatric Surgery
Registration Number
NCT06763718
Lead Sponsor
MTI University
Brief Summary

Bariatric surgery has been reported to be the most effective treatment option for losing and maintaining body weight and improving comorbidities and mortality associated with morbid obesity. Nevertheless, even though physical activity is recommended to optimize bariatric surgery results. Very little is known, about whether engaging in an exercise program after surgery can provide additional improvement in health outcomes. While to date there are relatively few researches studied the effect of exercise in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. This study was conducted to explore the influence of Modified Qigong Breathing Exercise on pulmonary function, endurance and fitness on post bariatric surgery patients.

Qigong as ancient Chinese traditional medicine have been documented to be effective in treating obesity. Literature showing that the desire to eat and the feeling of hunger, along with prospective food consumption in patients with obesity.

Detailed Description

Bariatric surgery has been reported to be the most effective treatment option for losing and maintaining body weight and improving comorbidities and mortality associated with morbid obesity. Nevertheless, even though physical activity is recommended to optimize bariatric surgery results. Very little is known, about whether engaging in an exercise program after surgery can provide additional improvement in health outcomes. While to date there are relatively few researches studied the effect of exercise in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. This study was conducted to explore the influence of Modified Qigong Breathing Exercise on pulmonary function,endurance and fitness on post bariatric surgery patients.

Bariatric surgery has been reported to be the most effective treatment option for losing and maintaining body weight and improving comorbidities and mortality associated with morbid obesity. Nevertheless, even though physical activity is recommended to optimize bariatric surgery results. Very little is known, about whether engaging in an exercise program after surgery can provide additional improvement in health outcomes. While to date there are relatively few researches studied the effect of exercise in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.

Qigong as ancient Chinese traditional medicine have been documented to be effective in treating obesity. Literature showing that the desire to eat and the feeling of hunger, along with prospective food consumption in patients with obesity .

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Both male and fem
  • age ranged from 18-25 years old
  • at least 6 months after BS
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with nerve root compression
  • spine disorders
  • spinal fracture
  • previous spinal surgery
  • pregnancy
  • lower limb injury
  • Any contraindication to the exercise therapy
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pulmonary function by (SP - electronic hand held spirometer)at base line and 8 weeks

Peak expiratory flow (PEF) \[Time Frame: 8 weeks\]

Core endurance by McGill testsat base line and 8 weeks

the right lateral plank

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Resting metabolic rateat base line and 8 weeks

Change in resting metabolic rate measured by indirect calorimetry at 0 and 8 weeks.

Percent fat massat base line and 8 weeks

Change in fat mass percentage measured by DXA at 0 and 8 weeks

Weight measurementate base line and 8 weeks

Weight measurement in kilogram

Height measurementat base line and 8 weeks

Height measurement in centimeter

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