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Classical Kapalabhati and pulmonary function

Effect of classical Kapalabhati Kriya on the total antioxidant status and pulmonary functions of healthy individuals: A Self as Control Pilot Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/02/040220
Enrollment
40
Registered
2022-02-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Classical Kapalabhati practice: Kapalabhati Kriya (Hathapradipika) 3 rounds of 120 strokes each for forty days Control Intervention1: Not applicable: Not applicable

Sponsors

Kaivalyadham SMYM Samiti
Lead Sponsor
Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age- 25- 45 years Participants without any acute or chronic illnesses Participants without any known history of acute or chronic Anaemia, uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus Those who are not doing exercises like gym, running, and swimming, likewise have not performed the same in the last 6 months Those who have not suffered from viral chest infections in last six months. Participants who are ready to give a written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients suffering from hypertension Any acute or chronic respiratory illnesses, Tuberculosis, Cancer, Cardiac Disorders Individuals underwent major abdominal surgery Individuals with known co-morbidities- PCOS, thyroid, pregnancy, etc. Smokers The participants practicing Yoga and other breathing exercises

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the effect of Kapalabhati Kriya on the total antioxidant status of healthy individuals. To evaluate the efficacy of classical Kapalabhati Kriya on pulmonary functions of healthy individuals. Timepoint: At the baseline (T0), after 40 days of control period (T1), after 40 days of intervention (T2), after 40 days of detraining period of 40 days (T3)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the efficacy of classical Kapalabhati Kriya on the Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) of healthy individuals. To assess the detraining effect of Kapalabhati Kriya, 3 rounds, each constituting of 120 strokes, on the total antioxidant status and pulmonary functions of healthy individuals. Timepoint: At the baseline (T0), after 40 days of control period (T1), after 40 days of intervention (T2), after 40 days of detraining period of 40 days (T3)—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMrs Pratibha Rajbhoj

Kaivalyadham SMYM Samiti

pratibha@kdham.com9881937754

Outcome results

None listed

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