A comparative study on the effect of specific yoga breathing exercises on nasal bacteria in people with allergic rhinitis

A Comparative Study on the Effects of Suryabhedana, Chandrabhedana, and Nadi Shuddhi Pranayama on Nasal Bacterial Colony Count in Allergic Rhinitis - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/109976

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: J309- Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age: In between 20 and 40 years of age Gender: Both Male and Female. Clinically diagnosed Allergic Rhinitis Patients Patients fit for performing Pranayama Willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants suffering Deviated nasal septum with severe obstruction Not willing to participate in the study History of nasal Polyp or sinus surgery Patients suffering from Chronic respiratory diseases COPD, Tuberculosis, Bronchial Asthma Regular yoga / pranayama practitioners or active sports persons Pregnancy Antibiotic use in the last 4-6 weeks

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in nasal bacterial colony count (CFU/ml) in participants with Allergic RhinitisTimepoint: During intervention subjects assessed on Day 0 During follow up after 15 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Symptom severity (sneezing, nasal blockage, discharge, itching) Nasal airflow/patency (e.g., peak nasal inspiratory flow) Quality of life related to nasal symptoms Frequency of symptom episodes Any adverse effectsTimepoint: During intervention subjects assessed on Day 0 During follow up after 15 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Krishma

Faculty of Indian Medical System, SGT University

karishmadagar1994@gmail.com7015179950

Outcome results