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Comparing Two Breathing Exercises With Strength Training to Improve Lung Function and Muscle Strength in College Students.

To Compare the Effectiveness of Alternate Nostril Breathing and Diaphragmatic Breathing along with Resistance Exercise on Muscle Strength and Pulmonary Function in College Students - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109333
Enrollment
28
Registered
2026-04-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Alternate nostril Breathing with Resistance Exercise: Alternate nostril breathing will be performed in a seated position. Participants will inhale through one nostril and exhale through

Sponsors

Ishu Jain
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: college student aged 18-25 years. No prior structured breathing training. No recent resistance training program in the last 3 months. willing to participate and able to attend all training sessions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of respiratory disorders (e.g., asthma, COPD, bronchitis) History of cardiovascular or metabolic diseases (e.g., hypertension, diabetes) Any recent musculoskeletal injury or condition limiting exercise participation. Smokers

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
6 Minute Walk TestTimepoint: Baseline and at 3 weeks post-intervention and then 6 weeks post-intervention—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. 1 RM Bench Press 2. 1 RM Leg Press 3. Breath-Holding TimeTimepoint: Baseline and at 3 weeks post-intervention and then 6 weeks post-intervention—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Dr Niraj Kumar

Shri Guru Ram Rai University School of Allied and Healthcare

shamapraveen@sgrrmc.com8006965111

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026