Simple breathing trick may ease stiff spine symptoms
NCT ID NCT07262294
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding deep breathing exercises to core stability exercises can improve lung function and physical ability in people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). AS is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine, causing pain, stiffness, and sometimes trouble breathing. The study will enroll 30 adults aged 20 to 45 with stable AS. Participants will be randomly assigned to do either core exercises alone or core exercises plus deep breathing, and researchers will measure changes in lung capacity and walking distance.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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25 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Receiving the same medical treatment * Age range between 20 and 45 years * Includes both male and female patients * Diagnosed with stable ankylosing spondylitis (AS) for at least 3 months * Not engaged in any other rehabilitation programs within the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of other systemic or neurological disorders * Any change in medication within the last 6 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beni Suef University Hospital
RECRUITINGBanī Suwayf, Egypt
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