Effect of breathing control vs pursed lip breathing on lung function and quality of life in asthma: A Randomised Trial

Compare the effect of breathing control and pursed lip breathing on peak expiratory flow rate, chest expansion and HR QoL in bronchial asthma patients: A randomised controlled trial - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/091319

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-21

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: J984- Other disorders of lung

Interventions

Intervention1: Pursed lip breathing, Diaphragmatic Breathing, segmental breathing,Thoracic Expansion &Thoracic Mobility Exercise: Group A- Pursed lip breathing, Diaphragmatic Breathing, segmental brea

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 18 to 60 years Both male and female patients Patients with Subacute and chronic asthma

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of respiratory infection less than 2 months Patients with Severe airflow obstruction (as per GOLD criteria) Patients with Chronic Respiratory Failure requiring supplemental oxygenation Patients with cardiac, neurological musculoskeletal problem Patients with mental disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
PEFR To be measured by Peak flow meter Chest expansion- To be measured at three levels- QOL- Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire Timepoint: 0 week , 2 week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Saumi Rakesh Sinha

Dr APJ AK College of Physiotherapy

drsaumi@gmail.com8502879583

Outcome results

None listed

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