Effects of Liuzijue Exercise Versus Tai Chi Chuan Exercise in Asthma

NCT06426849 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: Rec/01815 Maria Akbar
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

To analyze either Liuzijue exercise or Tai Chi Chuan exercise is effective in improving dyspnea index and pulmonary function in patients with asthma. In the general population, the rate of asthma is increasing day by day because of environmental and occupational risk factors which is becoming a burden. It causes shortness of breath, decreases lung volume, and disturbs quality of life. This study aims to improve dyspnea index, lung volume and quality of life of the patients with asthma.

Conditions

Asthma

Keywords

Liuzijue exercise; Tai Chi Chuan exercise; Dyspnea Index; Pulmonary Function; Asthma

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Dyspnea index

  From baseline till 2nd, 4th, and 6th week measured throug Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnoea scale. It is a self-rating scale to quantify the level of incapacity that breathlessness presents on everyday activity on a scale from Grade 0 to 4. Grade 0: No shortness of breath besides on exhausting activity Grade1: Breathlessness while hustling fair and square or strolling along a slight slope Grade 2: Strolls more slow than individuals of same age fair and square in light of shortness of breath or needs to stop to take breath while strolling at their own speed fair and square Grade 3: Stop for breath subsequent to strolling ∼100 m or following couple of moments fair and square. Grade 4: Excessively breathless to take off from the house, or breathless while dressing or stripping down

  6 weeks

• Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)

  Changes from the Baseline, the digital spirometer is used in the clinical setting to analyze

  6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Asthma Quality of life

  6 Weeks

Study Arms (2)

GROUP A

EXPERIMENTAL

LiuzijueExercise will be performed by delivering 6 distinct sounds,("xū", "hē", "hū", "sī", "chuī", and "xī") through termination along with comparing body activities.

Other: Liuzijue Exercise

GROUP B

EXPERIMENTAL

10 FORM OF YANG NG STYLE Tai Chi Chuan Exercise that combines deep diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation with many fundamental postures.

Other: Tai Chi Chuan Exercise

Interventions

Liuzijue Exercise OTHER

LiuzijueExercise includes inhalation and exhalation through various mouth patterns to manage and control the rise and fall of the breath in the body. It is performed by delivering 6 distinct sounds, (xū,hē, hū sī, chuī, and xī) through termination along with comparing body activities. The following are 6-8 vital parts of body movements: 1. Swaying and twisting 2. Hip rotations 3. Arm movements 4. Knee bends 5. Foot pivots 6. Spine elongation 7. Hand gestures 8. Breath synchronization Frequency: 1 session per day for a week Intensity:In first week 1 set of Luizijue exercise will be performed then progressively increase to 4 sets till 6th week . Total Time for Session; 40 minutes Warm-up Time: 10 minutes with pursed lip breathing Cool Down Time: 10 minutes with upper body gentle stretching. Exercise Duration: 20 minutes for Luizijue Exercise.

GROUP A

Tai Chi Chuan Exercise OTHER

Tai Chi Chuan Exercise combines deep diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation with many fundamental postures. Names of the 10 Movements in Sequence 1. Commencing Form 2. Repulsing the Monkey 3. Brush Knee 4. Parting the Horse's Mane 5. Cloud Hands 6. Golden Cockerel Standing on the Left, then the Right 7. Kick Out Right, Kick Out Left 8. Grasping the Bird's Tail 9. Cross Hands or Embrace the Tiger 10. Closing Form Frequency: 3 sessions / week Intensity: Initially each posture will be performed 3 times then progressively leads to 6 or 10 reps according to patient tolorance. Total Time for Session; 40 minutes Warm-up Time: 10 minutes with pursed lip breathing Cool Down Time: 10 minutes with upper body gentle stretching. Exercise Duration: 20 minutes for Tai Chi Chuan Exercise.

GROUP B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosed case of Asthma for last 6 months
• Patients with mild to moderate asthma
• On spirometry FEV1/FVC ratio less than 70%
• MRC- Grade 2 and 3

You may not qualify if:

• Refusal to consent.
• Unstable vitals.
• Diagnosed with any lung disease.
• Uncontrolled Hypertension.
• Diagnosed Tumor.
• Patient with Stroke and other neurological conditions.
• Patient with active Tuberculosis or other infectious disease.
• Patients with history of heart failure or any other cardiovascular condition

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Tehsil Headquarter Hospital

Chichawatni, Punjab Province, 57200, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Asthma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• Mehwish Waseem, MSPT-CPPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 19, 2024
• First Posted: May 23, 2024
• Study Start: February 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 15, 2024
• Study Completion: August 15, 2024
• Last Updated: September 4, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)