This study is checking if a type of breathing exercise called Papworth breathing can help people who have breathing problems hold their breath for longer.

Effect of Papworth Breathing Exercises on breath hold test in breathing dysfunction :An Experimental study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/08/093172

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Papworth Breathing Exercises: Sit or lie down with good posture and close your eyes. Relax your body and focus on your breath. Place your hand on your abdomen?breathe through your nos

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Score of greater 11 on SEBQ (breathing dysfunction) 2.Yellow or Red Zone will be included on Breath hold test (moderate to severe breathing dysfunction) 3.Both the above criteria should be met to be included in the study 4.Age group- 18-25 years 5.Individuals understanding English language 6.Both Gender

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals diagnosed with any respiratory disorder 2. Individuals having any type of spinal deformity 3. Individuals who have had recent Rib fractures (2 months ago)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Self Evaluation Breathing Questionnaire Chair Stop Watch Stop watch Stop watchTimepoint: 2 week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr mayuri shah

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy

mayuri.shah@dpu.edu.in8087861628

Outcome results