Yoga may ease breathing and boost daily life in bronchiectasis patients
NCT ID NCT04744220
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether a structured yoga program (including breathing exercises, relaxation, and postures) can improve functional capacity and quality of life in adults aged 30-55 with bronchiectasis. 60 participants were enrolled. The study measured shortness of breath and other outcomes to see if yoga offers benefits beyond standard care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Yoga training program (breathing exercises, relaxation, postures)
What this could lead to
If successful, yoga could become a supportive therapy to help people with bronchiectasis breathe easier and feel better day-to-day.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial without a control group, so results may not be definitive. Yoga is generally safe but may not benefit everyone.
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Conditions
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)