Can simple exercises help asthmatics breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT07573904
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two non-drug approaches—posture correction exercises and the Papworth breathing technique—in 38 adults with mild to moderate asthma and forward head posture. The goal was to see which method better reduced shortness of breath, improved chest expansion, and enhanced quality of life. Participants did their assigned exercises three times a week for several weeks, and researchers measured changes in posture, breathing difficulty, and daily functioning.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- posture correction exercises and Papworth breathing technique
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these exercises could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease shortness of breath and improve daily life for people with asthma and poor posture.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 38 participants. Results may not apply to all asthma patients, and the exercises require consistent practice to see benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sheikh Zaid Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan