Immediate effect of steam inhalation on Oxygen Saturation - A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Effect of Steam Inhalation on oxygen saturation in patients with Covid-19 - A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/06/034144

Enrollment

Registered

2021-06-10

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: B972- Coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: Steam inhalation for 15 minutes: The steam will be generated through a standing type steam generator and the steam nozzle will be kept at a distance of 15-30 cms from the patient. The p

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with COVID-19 with moderate or severe category with oxygen saturation >=70% 2. Willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients with severe COVID 19 infection & oxygen saturation 2) Patient unable to consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Oxygen saturation (Spo2)Timepoint: During intervention At 5 minutes At 10 minutes After intervention At 15 minutes Post effects At 25 minutes At 35 minutes	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Blood pressure Respiratory rate Heart rate Patient reported data on acceptability and usability Safety endpoints - Exacerbation of symptoms, burns etcTimepoint: During intervention At 5 minutes At 10 minutes After intervention At 15 minutes Post effects At 25 minutes At 35 minutes	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Dr Manavalan Narayanaswamy

Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital

gynmcchennai@gmail.com7010436261

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026