Alternate nostril breathing plus incentive spirometry to improve lung function in people with asthma
Comparison of Effects of Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise With Incentive Spirometer Technique on Lung Functions Among Asthma Patients
NA · Riphah International University · NCT07110116
This will test whether adding alternate nostril breathing to incentive spirometry improves lung function in adults (18–60) with mild to moderate asthma.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 54 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Abbottābād, Khyber PkahtoonKhwa) |
| Trial ID | NCT07110116 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Adults with stable mild to moderate asthma will be assigned to receive either incentive spirometry alone or incentive spirometry combined with alternate nostril breathing exercises. Lung function measures (forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 second, and peak expiratory flow rate) will be measured by spirometry at baseline and after the intervention period. Participants must be able to perform spirometry and follow breathing-instruction protocols, and recent respiratory infections or severe asthma are exclusion criteria. The trial is conducted at a single hospital site in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–60 with physician-diagnosed mild to moderate asthma, predicted FEV1 between 60–80%, stable disease without recent exacerbations or infections, and ability to perform spirometry and breathing exercises.
Not a fit: Patients with severe asthma (FEV1 <60% predicted), recent respiratory infections or exacerbations, significant comorbidities, those taking oral steroids or beta blockers, pregnant women, or those unable to perform the exercises or spirometry are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this low-cost, non-pharmacologic approach could improve breathing and lung function in adults with mild to moderate asthma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous small trials of pranayama-style breathing exercises and incentive spirometry have shown mixed but sometimes positive effects on asthma symptoms and lung function, though high-quality evidence remains limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed male \& female asthma patients of age 18-60 years. * Patients with mild to moderate asthma having predicted FEV1 between 60-80%. * Stable asthma condition without recent exacerbations. * Able to perform spirometry and follow instructions for the interventions. * No recent respiratory infections. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe asthma (FEV1 \< 60% predicted). * Patients having respiratory infections, recent exacerbations or other comorbidities. * Inability to perform breathing exercises or spirometry. * Patients using medications like oral steroids, beta blockers. * Pregnant women due to potential risks with breathing exercises.
Where this trial is running
Abbottābād, Khyber PkahtoonKhwa
- Allied Specialist Hospital & Clinics — Abbottābād, Khyber PkahtoonKhwa, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Muhammad Iqbal Tariq, PhD* — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Muhammad Iqbal Tariq, PhD*
- Email: iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03338236752
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Asthma