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The Impact of Breath-Hold Technique on Inhaler Use in Obstructive Airway Diseases

The Impact of Breath-Hold Technique on Inhaler Use, Pulmonary functions and quality of life among patients with Obstructive Airway Diseases - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/099297
Enrollment
102
Registered
2025-12-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: J00-J99- Diseases of the respiratory system

Interventions

Intervention1: ACBT Group: Subjects given conventional treatment in OAD using ACBT technique along with the usage of inhalers. Active Cycle of Breathing Technique is a combination of 3 different brea

Sponsors

Dr Sue Ann Zachariah
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who are categorised as having moderate disease severity as per GOLD classification irrespective of previous inhaler use.(FEV1 greater than 60% but less than 80% of predicted and FEV1/FVC reduced to 5% of predicted value)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Medications that cause side effects as OAD symptoms Patients with neurological deficits mostly concerned with sensory, motor and coordination deficits Patients who cannot comprehend/ follow instructions for breath hold techniques. Patients who have already been trained in any of the group specified exercise

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
PFT results and SGRQ-C are testedTimepoint: 6 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPriya Accal Thomas

Vels Uniersity

hodphysiotherapy@velsuniversity.ac.in944309160

Outcome results

None listed

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