A Study Comparing Two Breathing Exercise Programs to Improve Lung Function in Recreational Badminton Players with Exercise-Related Bronchoconstriction

A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Inspiratory Muscle Training versus Chest Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation with Diaphragmatic Taping on Respiratory Mechanics in Recreational Badminton Players with Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction-RCT - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/111309

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-27

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Chest PNF + Diaphragm taping : The training of the experimental group was conducted three times per week for four weeks, and it consisted of 30 minutes of PNF breathing exercises a ses

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Recreational badminton players. Players with positive EIB diagnosis (more than equal to 10 percent fall in FEV1 post-exercise). Non-smokers.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Current use of bronchodilators or corticosteroids. Any Cardiovascular conditions contraindicating exercise. Musculoskeletal conditions that may contraindicate exercise. Any other pulmonary condition.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pulmonary function: Change in FEV1,FVC, FEV1/FVC, tidal volumeTimepoint: Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Respiratory muscle strength: Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP), Maximal Expiratory Pressure (MEP). Vo2 max : through queen s college step test. Perceived Dyspnea: Evaluated using the Modified Borg Scale. Chest expansion: for assessing thoracic mobility, through inch tape method.Timepoint: Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRitika Kumar

Galgotias University

kamran.ali@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in9540686786

Outcome results