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How Breathing Exercises Help Women Exposed to Biomass Smoke: A Study on Lung Health, Mental Well-Being, and Quality of Life

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Lung Function in Rural Women Exposed to Biomass Smoke and the Effects of Exposure-Targeted Voluntarily Regulated Breathing Practices on Lung Function, Mental Health, and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/05/087248
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-05-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-26

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Pranayama based Voluntarily Regulated Breathing Technique: 40 mins of pranayama practices, 5 times a week for 8 week Control Intervention1: usual routine: Participants will follow their

Sponsors

Central University of Rajasthan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The study will include women aged between 25 and 60 years who have a Biomass Exposure Index (BEI) greater than 60, regularly use biomass fuels such as wood, crop residues, or dung for cooking or heating, and reside in rural areas of Rajasthan where biomass fuel is commonly used.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: diagnosed chronic respiratory conditions (such as asthma, COPD, or interstitial lung disease), a history of severe cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart attack, heart failure), or other chronic illnesses affecting lung function. Additionally, individuals with severe mental health conditions, a history of substance abuse, or those who are pregnant will be excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1 Pulmonary Function Parameters 2.Vo2 Max (maximal oxygen consumption) 3.Respiratory symptoms 4.Blood Pressure 5.Heart RateTimepoint: at baseline and post assessment—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Depression anxiety and stress scale (DASS-21) 2.WHOQOL-BREF is a 26-item Quality of life questionnaire 3.Medical Research Council (MRC) Dyspnea ScaleTimepoint: at baseline and post assessment—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactHarish Sharma

Central University of Rajasthan

itsharish48@gmail.com7988034456

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 16, 2026