Can breathing and neck exercises help asthmatics breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT07289789
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding specific breathing exercises (Buteyko or Pilates-style) to neck stretches can improve lung function and chest movement in adults with well-controlled asthma who also have forward head posture. Twenty-two participants will be assigned to one of two groups for a 4-week program. The goal is to see which combination works better for breathing and quality of life.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 22 people
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- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Feb 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 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age group 18-40years * Both males and females * Individuals clinically diagnosed with asthma that is well controlled (Level 1 and Level 2) with FHP * Not participated in any structured exercise regime for improving lung function during the past 6 months. * Individuals well tolerated with a current exercise plan of combination exercises. (Buteyko breathing/Pilate breathing and McKenzie neck exercises Exclusion Criteria: * -Level 3 and 4 asthma or status asthmatics. * Any congenital deformity of the chest wall * Any active infections like fever, TB * Those with any contraindication to exercise testing or training. * Recent history of any chest wall trauma * Any abdominal or cardio thoracic surgery * Any psychiatric illness * Unstable Cardiopulmonary disease i.e. unstable angina, heart failure, recent MI. * Unstable hemodynamic parameters (arterial pressure \>140mmhg systolic and \>90mmhg for diastolic * Pregnancy * Previous or parallel participation in interventional programs.
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Locations
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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000
RECRUITINGIslamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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