Breathing and qigong: a drug-free approach to easier breathing for damaged lungs?
NCT ID NCT07725991
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether combining resonant breathing (slow, paced breathing) with Qigong exercises can improve lung function, reduce shortness of breath, and boost quality of life in adults aged 40–65 with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition. Participants are randomly assigned to either resonant breathing alone or resonant breathing plus Qigong for three weeks. The study measures changes in lung function, breathlessness, and quality of life using standard questionnaires and spirometry.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Resonant breathing and Qigong exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this combination of breathing techniques and gentle movement could offer a low-cost, drug-free way to improve breathing and daily life for people with bronchiectasis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants over 3 weeks, so results may not apply broadly. The exercises require regular participation and may not help everyone.
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Riphah International University
Sheikhupura, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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