Slow Deep Breathing Exercises upon Fatigue Level

Effectiveness of Slow Deep Breathing Exercises upon Fatigue Level among Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230704058668N1

Enrollment

Registered

2023-07-19

Start date

2023-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-07-25

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Conditions

cancer. fatigue as a side effects of chemotherapy

Interventions

Intervention group: Appling slow deep breathing through the nose while the mouth was closed and keep it on for few second and then exhale slowly through the mouth. This exercise was performed for 15-2

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Patients undergoing two cycles at least

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who don’t have nausea or fatigue. Patient with impaired verbal communication

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome variable is the level of fatigue related to chemotherapy that can be changed based on slow deep breathing exercise. Timepoint: Before intervention and after 7 days of intervention. Method of measurement: fatigue severity scale will be used to measure fatigue level.	—

Countries

Iraq

Contacts

Public ContactZahraa Jasim

university of Karbala/ College of nursing

zahraa.j@s.uokerbala.edu.iq+964 782 723 2988

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026