Relaxation and Guided Imagery as an Intervention for Asthma

NCT06278649 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2023-161-Multi-site
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 5
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The purpose of the current study is to investigate the usefulness of a Relaxation and Guided Imagery intervention for the reduction of asthmatic symptoms in adults and children whose asthma symptoms are aggravated, or triggered by anxiety. This study will replicate the previous literature to further investigate the impact that a Relaxation and Guided Imagery intervention can have on anxiety and related asthmatic symptoms using a multiple baseline (small sample size) research design. Participants will fill out questionnaires, listen to RGI audio tapes, and provide lung functioning samples by blowing into a spirometer.

Conditions

Asthma; Anxiety

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Asthma

  Lung functioning as measured through spirometry data (Forced Vital Capacity)

  Taken during weekly meeting occuring for 3-5 weeks during pre-intervention period, 3-5 weeks during intervention period, 1 week during the post-intervention period

• Asthma

  Lung functioning as measured through spirometry data (Forced Expiratory Volume 1)

  Taken during weekly meeting occuring for 3-5 weeks during pre-intervention period, 3-5 weeks during intervention period, 1 week during the post-intervention period

• Anxiety

  Anxiety as measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory; measures general levels of anxiety (trait) and current levels of anxiety (state) on a scale from 20 (minimum) to 80 (maximum) with higher scores corresponding to higher levels of anxiety (lower score = better outcome)

  Taken during weekly meeting occuring for 3-5 weeks during pre-intervention period, 3-5 weeks during intervention period, 1 week during the post-intervention period

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Quality of Life

  Taken during one pre-intervention meeting and one post-intervention

Study Arms (1)

Relaxation and Guided Imagery Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

During the RGI sessions, the participant will be told to lie down on an exercise mat while a 15 minute relaxation and guided imagery audio recording is played. During the relaxation portion of the script, the participant will be instructed to let go of tension they might feel in individual parts of their body (starting with their feet and working their way up). The second portion is the guided imagery portion, which includes asking each participant to imagine themselves in a peaceful place. The participant will then be guided to imagine healing in the specific bronchial tubes and lungs, asking them to imagine themselves doing a favorite activity in which they have no trouble with their asthma, and asking them to visualize breathing in a colored air that would clear the airways and lungs.

Behavioral: Relaxation and Guided Imagery

Interventions

Relaxation and Guided Imagery BEHAVIORAL

Listening to a 15 minute relaxing pre-recorded script while laying down on an exercise mat

Relaxation and Guided Imagery Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 8 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• At least 8 years of age and no older than 80 years of age
• Have clinical levels of anxiety
• Report having asthma
• Have asthma symptoms become triggered or exacerbated by anxiety

You may not qualify if:

• Under 8 years old or older than 80 years old
• No clinical levels of anxiety
• No asthma symptoms triggered or exacerbated by anxiety

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Pace University: lead
• University of Connecticut: collaborator
• Touro University: collaborator

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Asthma; Anxiety Disorders

Interventions

Imagery, Psychotherapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bronchial Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Hypersensitivity; Hypersensitivity, Immediate; Hypersensitivity; Immune System Diseases; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Central Study Contacts

Johanna M deLeyer-Tiarks, Ph.D

CONTACT

6315597306; jdeleyertiarks@pace.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 12, 2024
• First Posted: February 26, 2024
• Study Start: September 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2026
• Study Completion: January 1, 2026
• Last Updated: February 26, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share