Breathing and yoga may ease asthma symptoms, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07440953
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether Papworth breathing (a slow, controlled breathing method) combined with Bridge Pose yoga could help people with asthma. 58 people aged 15-20 with mild to moderate asthma took part. One group did only Papworth breathing, while the other added Bridge Pose yoga, both for 8 weeks. Researchers measured shortness of breath, lung function, chest expansion, and quality of life before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Papworth breathing and Bridge Pose yoga
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people with asthma breathe easier and feel better day-to-day.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 58 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The techniques are complementary and not a replacement for standard asthma medication.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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58 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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15 to 20 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 15-20 years with a confirmed diagnosis of asthma. * Both male and female * Mild to moderate patients with FEV1 60-80% according to GINA * Willing to participate and provide consent form, with parental consent if under 18 years * Individuals with stable asthma conditions Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe asthma or co-existing respiratory diseases like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). * Any recent upper respiratory tract infections that could interfere with the intervention. * Individuals with physical disabilities, orthopedic, or musculoskeletal issues that would hinder safe participation in yoga poses. * Participants with known cardiovascular conditions (e.g., hypertension, arrhythmias, or heart failure) that may be exacerbated by physical or breathing exercises.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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DHQ Muzaffargarh
Muzaffargarh, Punjab Province, 24200, Pakistan
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