NCT07717476Not yet recruiting
Comparison of Box Breathing and Rhythmic Breathing Techniques in Patients With Asthma
Comparative Effects of Box and Rhythmic Breathing Techniques on Dyspnea, Pulmonary Functions, and Quality of Sleep Among Asthmatic Patients
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that can cause breathing difficulties, reduced lung function, and poor sleep quality. Breathing exercises are increasingly used as non-pharmacological interventions to improve respiratory symptoms and overall well-being in individuals with asthma. This study aims to compare the effects of two breathing techniques, Box Breathing and Rhythmic Breathing, on dyspnea (breathlessness), pulmonary function, and quality of sleep in patients with asthma. Participants with asthma will be randomly assigned to receive either Box Breathing or Rhythmic Breathing exercises in addition to standard care. Both interventions will be performed three times per week for eight weeks. The primary outcomes of this study include changes in dyspnea severity, pulmonary function measured by spirometry, and sleep quality assessed using validated questionnaires. The findings of this study may help determine which breathing technique is more effective and provide evidence for incorporating structured breathing exercises into asthma management programs.
- Status (registry)
- Not yet recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 36 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 17 Jul 2026
- Start date
- Jul 2026
- Primary completion date
- 10 Dec 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Diseases
- Asthma
- NCT number
- NCT07717476
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 36
- From Jul 2026 to the primary completion date, 10 Dec 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Other illness
- Patients with other significant respiratory diseases (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis).
- Patients with severe cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders that may interfere with participation.
Other
- Patients with severe or uncontrolled asthma.
- Patients with acute asthma exacerbation during the study period.
- Patients who are pregnant.
- Patients unable to perform the breathing interventions or complete study assessments.
- Patients participating in another structured respiratory rehabilitation or breathing exercise program.
Who the study is looking for
- Male and female patients diagnosed with asthma.
- Age between 18 and 40 years.
- Patients with mild to moderate asthma who are clinically stable.
- Patients able to understand and follow breathing exercise instructions.
- Patients willing to provide informed consent and participate in the study.
Age in the registry: 18 years to 40 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ittefaq Hospital and Ghurki Trust Hospital Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Lahore | Pakistan | Unknown status |
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