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Breathing exercises may enhance physiotherapy for spine condition

NCT ID NCT07749248

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether adding breathing exercises to standard physiotherapy improves lung function, pain, and quality of life in people with thoracic discopathy, a condition affecting the upper spine. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 15 sessions of classical physiotherapy (ultrasound, TENS, hot packs, and posture exercises) or the same program plus respiratory exercises. Researchers will measure changes in breathing capacity, physical functioning, and pain before and after treatment to see if the combined approach offers extra benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Physiotherapy (classical physiotherapy with or without breathing exercises)
What this could lead to
If adding breathing exercises to standard physiotherapy improves lung function and quality of life, it could point to a better rehabilitation approach for people with thoracic discopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The benefits of adding breathing exercises are uncertain and may not be significant.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2020

Finished

Mar 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 68 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of thoracic discopathy * Planned to receive physiotherapy as part of their treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with pre-existing respiratory system abnormalities * Participants with a disease affecting the rib cage

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain Dyspnea respiratory failure thoracic disk degenerative disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Back pain Impaired respiratory function Respiratory dysfunction Thoracic discopathy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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