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Comparative Effect of Box Breathing And Buteyko Breathing on Pulmonary Functions in Asthma

NCT07140458 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2025-08-24

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Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the Effectiveness of Box Breathing Technique and Buteyko breathing techniques in patients with Asthma, using both Clinical Pulmonary tests as well as Patient reported outcomes.

Conditions

  • Asthma (Diagnosis)
  • Breathing Exercises

Interventions

OTHER

Buteyko Breathing

Buteyko Breathing is a technique focusing on controlled, reduced breathing to improve oxygen uptake and reduce hyperventilation-related symptoms using Air hunger. Procedure:- After gaining proper relaxation: 1. Exhale slowly, and then hold that breath. 2. Use the index finger and thumb to plug the nose. 3. Hold that breath until there is an urge to breathe, and then inhale. 4. Breathe normally for at least 10 seconds. 5. Repeat several times.

OTHER

Box breathing

Box Breathing (4-4-4-4 Technique) - Box Breathing exercises boosts lung function by optimizing oxygen flow and activating relaxation responses.Each exercise Sessions included 20 cycles of Box Breathing. The procedure of the box breathing cycle includes: 1. inhale for 4 seconds 2. Hold the breath for 4 seconds 3. Exhale for 4 seconds 4. Hold the breath for 4 seconds, and repeat.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Qurat ul Ain, Masters · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-12-17
Primary Completion
2025-02-14
Completion
2025-07-02

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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