Can breathing exercises tame childhood asthma?

NCT ID NCT05793866

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether the Buteyko breathing technique can help control asthma and improve quality of life in children aged 7 to 12. Sixty-five children with asthma participated, learning specific breathing exercises. The goal was to see if this non-drug approach could reduce symptoms and help kids feel better day-to-day.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Buteyko breathing technique (a behavioral breathing exercise)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children manage asthma symptoms and improve their daily life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with 65 children, so results may not apply to all kids with asthma. Breathing exercises are not a replacement for standard asthma medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma childhood onset asthma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Balcali Hospital Adana

    Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Balcalı Hastanesi

    Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)