Effect of Breathing Exercise on Certain Physiological Parameters, Sleep Quality and Vitality in Elderly

NCT04469972 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: not have
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 51
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Objective: To determine the effect of breathing exercises on certain physiological parameters, sleep quality and vitality in the elderly. Method: In this randomized controlled, experimental study, pre and post tests were applied to 26 elderly participants in the intervention group and to 25 elderly patients in the control group. The intervention group underwent breathing exercises for 30 minutes at the same time of the day, three days a week for three months (pursed-lip breathing exercise, deep breathing exercise, coughing exercise), while no such exercise was carried out by the control group. Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index, the Subjective Vitality Scale, spirometer, sphygmomanometer and pulse oximetry device measurements were used for the collection of data. The data was evaluated with an independent sample t-test, a paired-sample t-test and a two-way repeated measures ANOVA.

Conditions

Breathing; Sleep Disorder

Keywords

Elderly; Breath exercise; Physiological changes

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• FVC (Forced vital capacity ),%FVC

  FVC was evaluated using a spirometer. The spirometer measurement results are compared FVC values with the expected values (predicted values) pre-calculated in healthy individuals of the same age, height and gender by the software found in the spirometer device and expressed as a percentage of these values.The results are delivered to the researcher by the authorised representative of the spirometer in pdf format within 15 days.

  12 weeks

• FEV1 (air volume after 1 second of forced expiration),%FEV1

  FEV1 was evaluated using a spirometer. The spirometer measurement results are compared FEV1 values with the expected values (predicted values) pre-calculated in healthy individuals of the same age, height and gender by the software found in the spirometer device and expressed as a percentage of these values. The results are delivered to the researcher by the authorised representative of the spirometer in pdf format within 15 days.

  12 weeks

• FEV1/FVC, %FEV1/FVC

  FEV1/FVC was evaluated using a spirometer. The spirometer measurement results are compared FEV1/FVC with the expected values (predicted values) pre-calculated in healthy individuals of the same age, height and gender by the software found in the spirometer device and expressed as a percentage of these values.The results are delivered to the researcher by the authorised representative of the spirometer in pdf format within 15 days.

  12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Systolic blood pressure

  12 weeks

• Diastolic blood pressure

  12 weeks

• Heart rate

  12 weeks

• Oxygen saturation

  12 weeks

• Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

  12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Implementation in the intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

This group of elderly were subjected to a pursed-lip breathing exercise (using a windmill toy), a diaphragmatic breathing exercise and a coughing exercise three times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) for 12 weeks in groups of 5-6 individuals (2 groups of 6 persons, and 4 groups of 5 persons: 6 groups in total) between 10:00 and 15:30, at the same time of the day for each group in 30-minute sessions. All breathing exercises were taught to the elderly individuals on the first day of implementation and demonstrated again prior to practice by the researcher throughout the implementation phase.

Other: Breathing Exercises

Implementation in the control group

NO INTERVENTION

None of the elderly in the control group were subjected to breathing exercises. They continued their daily lives as normal.

Interventions

Breathing Exercises OTHER

Breathing exercise is defined as therapeutic intervention to create a particular form of breathing.The application of the breathing exercise program is as follows; I. Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise (Total 10 minutes) II. Diaphragmatic breathing exercise (10 minutes in total), III. Cough exercise (Total 10 minutes)

Implementation in the intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Residing individuals at a nursing home in Ankara included the study;
• aged 65 years and older
• had a Mini Mental Test score of ≥24,15
• had no acute or chronic lung diseases,
• had no physical/mental disabilities or limitations and conditions that might present any obstacle to participate in breathing exercises.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Aysun Erdal: lead
• Gazi University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Gazi University

Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Jansang S, Mickleborough T, Suksom D. Effects of Pursed-Lip Breathing Exercise Using Windmill Toy on Lung Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength in the Elderly. J Med Assoc Thai. 2016 Sep;99(9):1046-51.

  PMID: 29927211 RESULT

Related Links

• World Health Organization. Top 10 causes of death.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Respiratory Aspiration; Sleep Wake Disorders

Interventions

Breathing Exercises

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiration Disorders; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Nervous System Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Exercise Movement Techniques; Physical Therapy Modalities

Study Officials

• Naile Bilgili

  Gazi University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: reseach assistant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 2, 2020
• First Posted: July 14, 2020
• Study Start: January 21, 2019
• Primary Completion: May 9, 2019
• Study Completion: June 5, 2019
• Last Updated: March 22, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)