Mindful movement may ease asthma symptoms, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT07411040
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a program called Body Awareness Therapy can help adults with asthma improve their physical function, breathing, and emotional well-being. 67 adults with stable asthma will be randomly assigned to either the therapy group or standard care. The therapy includes guided exercises focused on posture, breathing, and body awareness, led by a physiotherapist over several weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 67 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged between 18 and 65 years. * Clinically diagnosed asthma confirmed by a physician. * Stable asthma condition (no acute exacerbation in the last 4 weeks). * Receiving regular medical treatment for asthma. * Able to understand and follow instructions for the intervention. * Willing to participate and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of chronic respiratory diseases other than asthma (e.g., COPD, bronchiectasis). * Acute asthma exacerbation within the last 4 weeks. * Severe cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal conditions that may limit participation in physical activity. * Current participation in another structured exercise or rehabilitation program. * History of major psychiatric disorders that may interfere with participation (e.g., psychotic disorders). * Pregnancy. * Cognitive impairment affecting the ability to follow instructions.
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