Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 30 to 50

Energy conservation exercises versus circuit training for people with asthma

Official title: Effects of Energy Conservation Exercises Versus Circuit Training on Dyspnea, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Asthmatic Patients

Run by Riphah International University · NCT07508280 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study will test whether energy conservation exercises or circuit training better reduce breathlessness and improve walking distance and quality of life for adults with moderate asthma (FEV1 60–80%).

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages30 Years to 50 Years
SexAll
Enrollment32 (estimated)
SponsorRiphah International University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Jhang, Punjab Province)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2026
Main results expectedApril 2026
Study endsMay 2026
Registry record updatedApril 2, 2026
Trial IDNCT07508280 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with asthma and moderate airflow limitation (FEV1 60–80%) who can perform exercise, are not pregnant, and have no severe comorbidities or major physical or mental impairments are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant, have severe comorbidities, very limited life expectancy, severe physical impairments, or prior breathing-exercise training are unlikely to benefit from or be eligible for this program.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a randomized clinical trial conducted at Doctor's Hospital in Jhang that will compare two exercise approaches in people with asthma: energy conservation techniques plus diaphragmatic breathing versus circuit training plus diaphragmatic breathing. A total of 32 participants meeting FEV1 60–80% criteria will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and after four weeks using the 6-minute walk test, the Borg dyspnea scale, and the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire. The aim is to see which approach produces greater short-term improvements in dyspnea, functional capacity, and quality of life.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, one of these exercise programs could help people with asthma breathe more easily, walk farther, and improve daily quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: Prior pulmonary rehabilitation and breathing-exercise studies in asthma have demonstrated modest improvements in symptoms and exercise capacity, so this compares established approaches rather than testing a wholly novel treatment.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

\- Subjects with asthma diagnosis grade according to FEV 60%-80%

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy
* Previous breathing exercise training
* Severe comorbidity
* Patients with short life expectancy
* subjects with Severe physical impairments
* Subjects with Mental disease

Where it's running

  • Doctor's hospital
    Jhang, Punjab Province, Pakistan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.