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Respiratory Training in Individuals with Ankylosing Spondylitis

NCT06490796 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2025-03-12

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Summary

This study was designed to investigate and compare the effects of standard diaphragmatic breathing and physiotherapy exercises versus 360-degree expandable diaphragmatic breathing and physiotherapy exercises on respiratory functions, respiratory muscle strength, clinical course of the disease (such as thoracic mobility, flexibility), and functional status in individuals with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS).

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Expanded diaphragm exercise

Individuals will be instructed in 360-degree expansive diaphragm exercises using the Ohmbelt device (Nilus Medical LLC, OHMBELT, Redwood City, CA, USA). Two Ohmbelt devices will be used in this study. The placement of the devices will be as described in the literature (14,23,24): The patient will be in a seated position with hips and knees flexed at 90 degrees, both feet supported on the ground, and sitting upright on a chair without back support. In this position, the Ohmbelt devices will be secured to the patient's body. Following respiratory exercises, they will be individually enrolled in the evidence-based consensus program for three-dimensional functional exercises recommended for AS patients (26,27). The exercise protocol, which includes warm-up, mobility, stretching, flexibility, and cool-down periods, will last for 20 minutes

BEHAVIORAL

Standard diaphragm exercise

Individuals in this group will be instructed in standard diaphragm exercises. They will be asked to lie on their backs with their heads and knees supported by pillows, and to close their eyes to focus before starting. Following respiratory exercises, they will be individually enrolled in the evidence-based consensus program for three-dimensional functional exercises recommended for AS patients (26,27). The exercise protocol, which includes warm-up, mobility, stretching, flexibility, and cool-down periods, will last for 20 minutes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Izmir University of Economics

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-03-06
Primary Completion
2024-12-01
Completion
2024-12-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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