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A comparison between two different breathing techniques on lung function in muscular dystrophy

Respiratory training interventions in Muscular Dystrophy: A comparative analysis of Buteyko Breathing Technique and Inspiratory Muscle Training on Lung function - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/04/065307
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-04-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-29

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G710- Muscular dystrophy

Interventions

Intervention1: Buteyko breathing technique: Buteyko breathing technique will be practiced for 15 minutes for five days a week for 4 weeks. Preparation 1. Should be sit down or in a chair. 2.Join the

Sponsors

None
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients Free from respiratory tract infections

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of Other Significant Respiratory Conditions e.g., severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Participants who have undergone recent respiratory surgery or procedures that may impact lung function should be excluded Impaired cognition Any hearing or visual defect

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Forced vital capacity (FVC) 2. Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1) 3. FEV1/FVC ratio 4. PEFR 5. Chest expansion measurement Timepoint: Pre interventional assessment and post interventional assessment will be taken of the outcome measures between the time period of 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NoneTimepoint: None

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sunita Kumari

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies

sunita.fas@mriu.edu.in8800125047

Outcome results

None listed

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