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Study on impact of pranayama on respiratory health and wellbeing, smoking cessation, and mental health in alcohol dependent smokers

Effects of voluntarily regulated breathing techniques on pulmonary function, chronic respiratory and withdrawal symptoms and mental health in alcohol dependent smokers - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/04/084827
Enrollment
80
Registered
2025-04-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F172- Nicotine dependence

Interventions

Intervention1: Pranayama (Voluntarily regulated breathing techniques): 40 minutes of Pranayama practices, 5 times a week for 8 weeks Control Intervention1: Usual routine: Participants will follow thei

Sponsors

Dr. Sanjib Kumar Patra
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Consumed at least 5 cigarettes/day for last 5 years and Willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of chronic diseases (COPD, BP, Diabetes, HIV etc.), previous exposure to yoga in the past 6 months, known cases of psychiatric disease (anxiety, depression, dementia etc.), subjects on medication, current users of nicotine replacement therapy products

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Pulmonary function parameters 2. Liver function parameters 3. C-reactive protein 4. Cognitive functionTimepoint: Baseline and post assessment—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. COPD assessment test (CAT) 2. Moods and physical symptoms (MPSS) 3. Depression anxiety and stress scale (DASS21) 4. Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS)Timepoint: Baseline and post assessment—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSanjib Kumar Patra

Central University Of Rajasthan

sanjib.patra@curaj.ac.in8618142265

Outcome results

None listed

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