Combined Effects of Resonant Breathing and Qigong Exercises in Bronchiectasis

NCT07725991 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: F24C14G36030
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 46
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by permanent dilation of the bronchi, leading to persistent cough, mucus overproduction, dyspnea and frequent respiratory infections. It is persistent respiratory symptoms and irreversible airway dilation due to chronic inflammation and impaired mucociliary clearance, often resulting from repeated infections or underlying conditions. This conditions leads to chronic cough, sputum production and breathlessness. Pilmonary rehabilitation is recommended as a reliable strategy for respiratory management, leading to improved lung function, reduced dyspnea and enhanced quality of life. Resonant breathing and Qigong exercise are effective in enhancing respiratory function by improving oxygen intake, relaxation and respiratory muscle strength. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted at DHQ Hospital Sheikhupura. Sample size is 46 calculated by epitool sample size calculator Convenient Sampling Technique will be used age 40 to 65 years consent will be obtained from all patients. Patients will be randomly assigned to group A and group B using simple random sampling. Group A will receive resonant breathing training with standard medical treatment. Group B will received combination of resonant breathing and Qigong exercises. Outcome measures include spirometer, MMRC dysnea scale and a quality of life questionnaire BHQ. Study will be completed within 10 months of duration treatment evaluation will be done after 3 weeks of exercise training program data will be processed using SPSS version 25. normality of data will be assessed through the Shapiro-Wilk test to determine the application of either

Conditions

Bronchiectasis Adult

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)

  \_The primary outcome is the change in quality of life measured using the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). Lower scores indicate better quality of life.

  Baseline of 4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Resonant breathing exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Resonant breathing training involving slow, paced breathing at an optimal breathing rate to enhance respiratory efficiency, reduce dyspnea, and improve pulmonary function according to the study protocol.

Other: Resonant breathing exercise

Resonant breathing and Qigong exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

A combined intervention involving resonant breathing training performed at a slow, paced respiratory rhythm along with structured Qigong exercises aimed at improving pulmonary function, reducing dyspnea, enhancing physical relaxation, and improving quality of life in patients with bronchiectasis according to the study protocol.

Other: Resonant breathing and Qigong Exercise.

Interventions

Resonant breathing exercise OTHER

Arm A: Resonant Breathing Training Participants received resonant breathing training alone, involving slow and paced breathing at an individualized optimal respiratory rate to improve pulmonary function, reduce dyspnea, and enhance breathing control in patients with bronchiectasis according to the study protocol. Arm B: Qigong with Resonant Breathing Participants received a combined intervention of resonant breathing training along with structured Qigong exercises. This group performed the same resonant breathing protocol as Arm A, with the addition of Qigong movements designed to further improve respiratory efficiency, physical relaxation, and quality of life in patients with bronchiectasis according to the study protocol.

Also known as: Resonant breathing training, Resonant breathing training and Qigong exercise, Resonant breathing and Qigong exercise

Resonant breathing exercise

Resonant breathing and Qigong Exercise. OTHER

Arm A: Resonant Breathing Only Participants in this arm received resonant breathing training alone. The intervention involved slow, paced breathing at an optimal rhythm aimed at improving respiratory efficiency, reducing dyspnea, and enhancing pulmonary function according to the study protocol. Arm B: Resonant Breathing + Qigong Participants in this arm received a combination of resonant breathing training and Qigong exercises. Along with the same resonant breathing protocol as Arm A, additional Qigong exercises were performed to further improve respiratory function, dyspnea, physical relaxation, and quality of life in patients with bronchiectasis according to the study protocol.

Also known as: Resonant breathing training, Resonant breathing and Qigong exercise

Resonant breathing and Qigong exercise

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 40 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 40 to 65 years
• Both male and female participants
• Diagnosed with bronchiectasis confirmed by clinical and radiological findings
• Clinically stable for at least 4 weeks (no acute exacerbation)
• Willing and able to participate in breathing and/or Qigong exercise sessions regularly for 3 weeks

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals who have experienced a recent flare-up of bronchiectasis in the last month.
• Patients with serious heart, muscle, or nerve disorders that restrict movement
• Participants already enrolled in other respiratory therapy programs.
• Those with mental or communication difficulties preventing proper participation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Riphah International University

Sheikhupura, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

Study Officials

• Tasneem Shahzadi, MS

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: A parallel-group randomized trial comparing combined resonant breathing + Qigong exercises vs. standard care in bronchiectasis patients.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 21, 2026
• First Posted: July 24, 2026
• Study Start: December 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 25, 2026
• Study Completion: July 20, 2026
• Last Updated: July 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)