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Virtual Breathing Intervention for Enhancing Asthma-related Quality of Life - A Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT07752836 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 110

Last updated 2026-08-07

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Asthma is a common long-term lung condition that can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and anxiety. Even with appropriate medication, about 30-40% of people with asthma do not achieve good symptom control and continue to experience reduced quality of life.

Breathing exercises are recommended as an additional, non-drug treatment for asthma. However, these programs are not widely available outside of rehabilitation clinics, and more scientific evidence is needed, especially for digital formats.

This study aims to investigate whether a 12-week structured breathing training program delivered online can improve asthma-related quality of life in adults whose asthma is not well controlled. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or a control group receiving usual care.

The intervention consists of weekly live, group-based breathing sessions led by trained physiotherapists via videoconference, combined with short daily self-practice exercises at home. Participants will also use a simple breathing device to support the exercises. The control group will continue their usual medical care without additional breathing training.

We will assess whether the program improves quality of life, asthma control, and symptoms such as anxiety, stress, and dysfunctional breathing. The study will also evaluate whether the online format is feasible, acceptable, and satisfactory for participants.

The breathing exercises are non-invasive and low risk. The results of this study may help to develop accessible, low-cost, and evidence-based support programs for people with asthma.

Conditions

  • Asthma Bronchiale

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Virtual Breathing Training Program

A 12-week structured, physiotherapist-led breathing training delivered via weekly live video group sessions combined with daily home-based exercises. The program includes breathing techniques such as nasal breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and breathing control strategies. Participants also use a breathing training device to support the exercises.

OTHER

Usual Care Group

Standard medical care for asthma according to current guidelines without additional breathing training intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cegla Medizintechnik GmbH

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Prof. Dr. Andreas Rembert Koczulla

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-08-31
Primary Completion
2027-07-31
Completion
2027-10-31

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