The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Postural Exercises in Young Adults With Asthma.

NCT06504758 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IrmakC
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 12
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of breathing exercises and postural exercises via telerehabilitation on respiratory parameters, posture, and quality of life in young adults with asthma.

Conditions

Asthma

Keywords

Asthma; Young Adults; Breathing Exercises; Postural Exercises; Quality of Life; Posture; Asthma Control; Telerehabilitation; Oxygen Saturation; Respiratory Rate per Minute

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (7)

• Mini - Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)

  It is a test that measures health related quality of life in adults.

  5 weeks

• New York Posture Scale

  There are 13 body alignment sections to general postural alignment. Includes posterior views of the head, shoulders, spine, hips, feet, and arches, and lateral (left side) views of the chest, shoulders, upper back, torso, abdomen, and lower back. Ratings were given as 5 (correct posture), 3 (minor deviation), or 1 (minor deviation).

  5 weeks

• Asthma Control Test

  It is a questionnaire that consists of 5 topics referring to the daytime and nocturnal symptoms of past 4 weeks which are activity limitation, shortness of breath, awaking due to asthma symptoms, reliever medication and global judgment of asthma.

  5 weeks

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF)

  It aims to evaluate physical activity across different nations in adults aged 18-65 years.

  5 weeks

• Oxygen Saturation

  It is important to monitor current oxygen saturation due to the nature of oxygen consumption in the body.

  5 weeks

• Respiratory Rate Per Minute

  The normal value of respiratory rate is roughly 12-16 breaths per minute.

  5 weeks

• Sit to Stand Test

  Quadriceps muscle endurance will be evaluated with this test.

  5 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Study Group

EXPERIMENTAL

12 young adults patients diagnosed with asthma.

Other: Breathing Retraining Program; Other: Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises)

Interventions

Breathing Retraining Program OTHER

* 1st to 5th week - Breathing Retraining 10 repetitions (Pursed Lip Breathing, Diaphragmatic Breathing) * Two days / a week The total duration of 5 weeks.

Study Group

Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises) OTHER

* TheraBand® or Free Weight * 1st week - neck isometrics, chin tuck, SCM - upper trapezius - pectoral major stretching, scapular retraction without weight, rowing with yellow TheraBand®, wall squat / mini squat (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 10 repetitions for strengthening exercises) * 2nd and 3rd week - same exercises (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 15 repetitions for strengthening exercises) * 4th and 5th week - same exercises (10 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 20 repetitions for strengthening exercises) * Two days / a week,The total duration of 5 weeks

Study Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Voluntary participation in research.
• Patients in young adults (18-26 years old)
• Stable asthma.
• Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is 2 and above
• To stay consistent with an exercise program.

You may not qualify if:

• Being younger than 18 years old.
• Patients with severe asthma.
• Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is below 2

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Yeditepe University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Yeditepe University

Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)

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

• Irmak Sıla Çetinel

  Yeditepe University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Elmas Teker

  Yeditepe University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Beyda Ceyran

  Yeditepe University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 4, 2024
• First Posted: July 17, 2024
• Study Start: July 24, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 27, 2024
• Study Completion: September 27, 2024
• Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)