Effect of manual diaphragmatic release on exercise and sleep in older adults with diabetes
Effect of Manual Diaphragmatic Release Technique on Exercise Capacity and Sleep Quality in Older Adults With Type II Diabetes: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if a breathing technique can help older adults with diabetes improve their exercise ability, sleep quality, and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 55 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Beni-Suef University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Banī Suwayf) |
| Trial ID | NCT06880783 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of a manual diaphragmatic release technique on various health outcomes, including exercise capacity, sleep quality, and overall quality of life in older adults diagnosed with type II diabetes. Participants will be aged 55 and above, with well-controlled diabetes, and will engage in a training program that includes deep breathing exercises. The study aims to assess improvements in chest expansion, activities of daily living, fatigue, and quality of life over the course of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults aged 55 and above with well-controlled type II diabetes and a body mass index under 30 kg/m².
Not a fit: Patients with chest diseases, recent surgeries, or unstable medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance exercise capacity and sleep quality for older adults living with type II diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific manual diaphragmatic release technique may be novel, similar interventions focusing on breathing techniques have shown positive outcomes in related health areas.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * History of Diabetes Type II for more than one year. * They will be well controlled with HbA1c≤7. * Patients will be aged from 55 years and above and had a body mass index less than 30 kg/m². * Patients will follow up on the training program and instructions. They will be medically stable. Exclusion Criteria: * Chest diseases. * Diaphragmatic hernia, clinical evidence of phrenic nerve injury, recent abdominal or thoracic surgery, or history of traumatic lesion possibly affecting diaphragm. * History of Myocardial infarction and/or cardiothoracic surgery * Unstable medical status. * Cognitive disability hindering responding to the questionnaires.
Where this trial is running
Banī Suwayf
- Beni suef hospital — Banī Suwayf, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mohammed Yo Elhamrawy, Ph.D
- Email: dr_melhamrawy@yahoo.com
- Phone: +201282805567
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.