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Simple stretches may ease asthma symptoms, small study finds

NCT ID NCT07331662

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two types of stretching exercises—thoracic cage stretching and intercostal stretching—in 56 adults with asthma. The goal was to see if these stretches could improve chest expansion, reduce shortness of breath, and increase oxygen levels. Participants did the stretches four times a week for 30-40 minutes. The findings could offer simple, non-drug ways to help manage asthma symptoms.

What this could mean

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Active substance
stretching exercises (thoracic cage stretching and intercostal stretching)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, drug-free exercises to help asthma patients breathe easier and feel less short of breath.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Stretching alone is unlikely to replace standard asthma treatments.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

56 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Both males and females ,Diagnosed asthma patients ,All patients must have variable respiratory symptoms (cough, wheeze, shortness of breath, and/or chest tightness),All patients have to be clinically stable (ie, no exacerbations or changes in medication for the last 4 weeks before enrollment, sedentary life (doing \<60 min of physical activity per week) Exclusion Criteria: Other respiratory disease , Any orthopedic limitations ,Pediatric population ,Uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension ,Cardiovascular condition, pregnancy ,Smokers/ex-smokers

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Conditions

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asthma disease

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Asthma Asthma (diagnosis)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sehat Medical Complex Hanjerwal

    Lahore, Pakistan

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