Yoga may ease breathing and boost daily life in bronchiectasis patients

NCT ID NCT04744220

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bronchiectasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BRONCHIECTASIS ADULT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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