The Effect of Buteyko Breathing Technique on Asthma Patients

NCT07353242 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: Buteyko Breathing Technique
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 90
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study was designed as a pre-test-post-test randomized controlled experimental trial to determine the effects of buteyko breathing technique application on fatigue, exercise capacity, and asthma control in asthma patients.The study, planned as a randomized controlled experimental study, included a total of 90 participants. The sample consisted of asthma patients who applied to the Chest Diseases outpatient clinic of Gaziantep University Application and Research Hospital, had been diagnosed with asthma within the last 6 months, did not have heart failure, did not have communication or perception problems, did not have walking disabilities, and were between 18-59 years old.Following random assignment, participants were divided into two groups of 45 participants each. The groups were: 1) Buteyko 2) Control

Conditions

Asthma

Keywords

Asthma,; Buteyko; Fatigue; Breathing Exercises; Exercise Capacity; Asthma Control

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• The Asthma Control Test (ACT)

  The Asthma Control Test (ACT) is a practical, patient-completed scale consisting of five questions, scored between 5 and 25 points, that assesses the level of asthma control; higher scores indicate better control.

  6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma Fatigue Scale (COPD)

  6 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Buteyko group

EXPERIMENTAL

In the Buteyko group, in addition to standard treatment, participants received training and practice in the Buteyko Breathing Technique aimed at reducing hyperventilation. The intervention was delivered as face-to-face group training by an internationally certified instructor and included a 30-minute theoretical session followed by practical exercises. These consisted of controlled breath-holding with reduced breathing performed while seated and walking, as well as a relaxation phase focusing on nasal breathing accompanied by calming music. Mouth taping was used throughout the exercises to promote nasal breathing. Participants were instructed to perform the exercises at home three times daily, with weekly outpatient follow-up visits, and were monitored for a total of six weeks.

Other: Buteyko Breathing Technique

Interventions

Buteyko Breathing Technique OTHER

This intervention is distinguished by its standardized delivery by an internationally certified Buteyko practitioner and its integration of key Buteyko components, including reduced breathing, controlled breath-holding, nasal breathing with mouth taping, and relaxation. It incorporates both seated and walking-based exercises, uses objective measures such as Control Pause and step counting, and includes a structured home-based practice with weekly follow-up over six weeks.

Buteyko group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 59 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Having been diagnosed with asthma within the last 6 months
• Absence of heart failure
• Absence of communication and perception problems
• Absence of walking impairment Being between 18-59 years of age-

You may not qualify if:

• Child patients
• Those diagnosed with heart failure
• Conditions that impede walking
• Those with communication and perception problems

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Gaziantep: lead

Study Sites (1)

Gaziantep University

Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, 27000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Aluwı, M. F., Azmı, N. A., Zanudın, A., & Ramlı, A. (2025). Effect of Buteyko Breathing Technique and Inspiratory Muscle Training on Acute Exacerbation of Bronchial Asthma in a 55-Year-Old Patient: A Case Report. Buletin SK, 9(1), 55-60

  RESULT

• AbdElmawla Elsaid, R. A., Zahran, W. E. K., & Elsaid Hafez, D. M. (2023). Comparison of the Effects of Buteyko and Diaphragmatic Breathing Technique on Improving Pulmonary Functions and Asthma Control among Patients with Bronchial Asthma. Egyptian Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, 4(3), 58-76.

  RESULT

• Abd Allah Abd El Hafeez, N., Khalil Hafez, M., Mohamed Ahmed, Z., Metwally El-Sayed, M., Abdelwahab Khedr, M., & Fathy Ahmed Dawood, R. (2025). Evaluating the Effect of Buteyko Breathing Technique in Enhancing Asthma Control and Life Quality Among Asthma Patients: A Nursing-Led Quasi-Experimental Study. Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 16(1), 831-852.

  RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Asthma; Fatigue

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bronchial Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Hypersensitivity; Hypersensitivity, Immediate; Hypersensitivity; Immune System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Adile Neşe

  University of Gaziantep

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assos Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 13, 2026
• First Posted: January 20, 2026
• Study Start: October 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 25, 2025
• Study Completion: July 25, 2025
• Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)