NCT03098849

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a Buteyko-based breathing technique on physiological and psychological parameters in adults with asthma

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
63

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable asthma

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2017

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable asthma

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 25, 2017

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 10, 2017

Completed
25 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 4, 2017

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 26, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 26, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

May 9, 2018

Status Verified

May 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

March 10, 2017

Last Update Submit

May 8, 2018

Conditions

Asthma

Keywords

Buteyko-based breathing technique training

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Change in Endtidal CO2

    Capnometry

    Between baseline and 3 month follow up

  • Change in Nijmegen-Score

    Questionnare assessing hyperventilation

    Between baseline and 3 month follow up

  • Change in Buteyko CP

    Breath hold test

    Between baseline and 3 month follow up

Study Arms (2)

Buteyko Training

EXPERIMENTAL

Breathing exercises according to the Buteyko Breathing Technique

Other: Buteyko Breathing Technique

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Standard care as usual

Interventions

Buteyko Breathing TechniqueOTHER

Patients are trained in various exercises aiming at breath reduction and breath control as introduced by Dr. K. Buteyko

Buteyko Training

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Written informed consent, regular intake of prescribed asthma medication according to the AWMF scheme level 1, native speaker of german

You may not qualify if:

  • Participation in another study, comorbidities (heart diseases, cancer still under treatment, psychiatric diseases)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

ARCIM Institute

Filderstadt, Baden-Wurttemberg, 70794, Germany

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Vagedes K, Kuderer S, Ehmann R, Kohl M, Wildhaber J, Jorres RA, Vagedes J. Effect of Buteyko breathing technique on clinical and functional parameters in adult patients with asthma: a randomized, controlled study. Eur J Med Res. 2024 Jan 11;29(1):42. doi: 10.1186/s40001-023-01634-1.

    PMID: 38212823DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Asthma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bronchial DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesLung Diseases, ObstructiveLung DiseasesRespiratory HypersensitivityHypersensitivity, ImmediateHypersensitivityImmune System Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 10, 2017

First Posted

April 4, 2017

Study Start

January 25, 2017

Primary Completion

October 26, 2017

Study Completion

October 26, 2017

Last Updated

May 9, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-05

Locations

DE(1)