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Impact of Modified Respiratory Rehabilitation on Breathing Performance in Long-Distance Runners with Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm: Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of a Modified Respiratory Rehabilitation Program on Exercise-Induced Forced Expiratory Volume for 1 second Decline in Long-Distance Runners with Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NILL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106880
Enrollment
62
Registered
2026-03-25
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: Modified Respiratory Rehabilitation Program: A 5-week modified respiratory rehabilitation program comprising: 10-minute warm-up 3 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing (4s inhale, 6s exh

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 45 years. On screening, confirmed EIB FEV 1 decline of more than 10 percent Actively training long-distance runners more than 40 km per week No chronic respiratory conditions Willing to complete 5 week intervention and assessments

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Recent respiratory infection (more than 4 weeks). Significant comorbidities (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus asthma ). Participation in conflicting clinical trials. Pregnancy or lactation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
decline percentage of forced expiratory volume for 1 secondTimepoint: decline percentage of forced expiratory volume for 1 second

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
IMP EMP FVC Exercise tolerance test health-related quality of life questionnaire Timepoint: baseline, 3 weeks, 5 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public Contactvishagh kumar v nair

Bharati Vidyapeeth (DU) School of Physiotherapy, Sangli

manaal.anthikat@bharatividyapeeth.edu7483835035

Outcome results

None listed

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