Deep breathing added to core stability exercises for ankylosing spondylitis
The Effect of Deep Breathing Added to Core Stability Exercises in the Treatment of Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Beni-Suef University · NCT07262294
This program will test whether adding deep breathing to core stability exercises helps people with ankylosing spondylitis improve posture, breathing, and mobility.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Beni-Suef University (other) |
| Drugs / interventions | adalimumab, infliximab, methotrexate |
| Locations | 1 site (Banī Suwayf) |
| Trial ID | NCT07262294 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study will enroll adults with stable ankylosing spondylitis who are on the same medical treatment and not in other rehabilitation programs. Participants will perform a core stability exercise program either with or without guided deep breathing, with baseline and follow-up measurements. Outcomes will include spinal mobility, posture, respiratory (pulmonary) function, strength, and physical function. The protocol targets correcting thoracic and cervical posture and improving respiratory mechanics as a complement to standard medical care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are men and women aged 20–45 with stable ankylosing spondylitis for at least three months who are receiving the same medical treatment and have not participated in other rehabilitation programs in the past six months.
Not a fit: Patients with other systemic or neurological disorders, recent changes in medication, unstable disease, or who cannot attend the program in person are unlikely to benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding deep breathing to core stability exercises could improve posture, lung function, and overall mobility for people with ankylosing spondylitis.
How similar studies have performed: Exercise programs including range-of-motion and strengthening have shown benefit in ankylosing spondylitis, but the specific combination of deep-breathing with core stability exercises has been little studied and is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where this trial is running
Banī Suwayf
- Beni Suef University Hospital — Banī Suwayf, Egypt (RECRUITING)
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: Ankylosing Spondylitis