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A Comparative Study of Respiratory Muscle Training and Yogic Breathing on Lung Function and Exercise Capacity in the Elderly

Comparative effects of respiratory muscle training versus yogic breathing on pulmonary function and endurance in older adults - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103782
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-02-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: RESPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING AND FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH EXERCISES : RESPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING 1. Thoracic expansion , diaphragmatic breathing , segmental breathing 2. IMT (Intensity: 40
each 45-s hold 2
progressed by increasing hold-time. Relaxation & humming (Bhra

Sponsors

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age criteria more than equal to 60 years 2.Male and female 3.Patients who willing to participate in exercise programs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Morbid obesity ( class III obesity) 2.Major surgery 3.History of any cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal disorder. 4.No recent surgery (within 3 months) 5.Not involved in any extensive physical rehabilitation or exercise regime.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pulmonary function test FEV1(forced expiratory volume in 1Second) FVC(forced vital capacity) MIP(maximal inspiratory pressure) Timepoint: 0 Session (Pre Test) And 20th Session (Post Test)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Endurance (6 Minute Walk Test), Dyspnea (Modified Medical Research Council Scale)Timepoint: 0 Session (Pre Test) & 20th Session (Post Test)—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rimsha Siddiqui

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre-Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences

rimsha.siddiqui@isiconline.org9911288516

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026