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Breathing Exercise Versus Mental Imagery to Improve Sleep and Reduce Fatigue in Older Adults with Sleep Problems

Effect of Buteyko breathing exercise versus Mental imagery technique on fatigue, sleep and quality of life in elderly population with sleep disturbance A Randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106601
Enrollment
51
Registered
2026-03-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Buteyko breathing exercise: The Buteyko technique involves nasal inhalation and exhalation with the mouth closed, followed by a voluntary breath-hold until the urge to breathe is felt.

Sponsors

KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals of any gender aged 60 to 80 years with a score more than 5 on PQSI ,Individuals who can comprehend given commands.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who are known case of sever and uncontrolled angina, myocardial infarction, epilepsy and glaucoma, Individuals who do not wish to participate in this study voluntarily.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pittsburgh sleep quality index, Fatigue severity scale and Brief older peoples quality of life questionnaire.Timepoint: Baseline , After 10 sessions—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vijayalaxmi Kanabur

KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy

santoshmetgud@klekipt.edu.in9880088400

Outcome results

None listed

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