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A study to compare efficacy of Bhramari Pranayama on Lung Function vs Chest Expansion in Young Chronic Smokers

Efficacy of Bhramari Pranayama on BODE Index and Chest Expansion in Young Chronic Smokers - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110437
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-05-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: 1. Bhramari Pranayama 2. Conventional Physiotherapy(chest expansion and diaphragmatic breathing exercises): 1. Subjects asked to sit in sukhasana followed by inhalation through both nos

Sponsors

Debarghya Sen
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Chronic smokers with a history of smoking greater than equal to 5 pack years 2. Moderate to high nicotine dependence, as assessed by Cigarette Dependence Scale (CDS-12) score greater than equal to 20 3. Able to perform breathing exercises or physiotherapy interventions 4. Willingness to participate and adhere to the study protocol

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed pulmonary diseases (COPD, asthma, etc) 2. Cardiovascular disorders (hypertension, myocardial infarction etc) 3. Any history of respiratory infections 4. Any medication that could interfere with cardiorespiratory function

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
BODE Index Timepoint: 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Chest ExpansionTimepoint: After 4 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDebarghya Sen

Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, MM(DU),Mullana,Ambala

sendebarghya368@gmail.com8918398740

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026