Rehabilitation exercises to improve breathing and quality of life in asthma patients

Effects of multimodal rehabilitation exercises on dyspnea and quality of life among asthmatic patients.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250428065499N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-05-15

Start date

2024-07-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. This study focuses on individuals with mild to moderate asthma eligible for pulmonary rehabilitation, aiming to improve respiratory function, exercise tolerance, and quality of life.". Asthma

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:Description: An 8-week multidisciplinary program including:Supervised exercise-based pulmonary rehabilitationProgressive muscle relaxation sessionsNutritional counse

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 20-40 years Diagnosed with asthma Asthma patients eligible for pulmonary rehabilitation should have mild to moderate asthma with PEFR = 40%, oxygen saturation = 90%, and occasional use of accessory muscles Presence of respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, or asthma Willingness to participate in the study Ability to perform and complete the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Cognitive impairment Severe co-morbidities indicating greater illness morbidity than asthma alone Complications from any other pulmonary diseases in addition to asthma Locomotor system problems that interfere with the evaluation/intervention protocol Irregular use of medication prescribed by a physician Significant cardiovascular diseases, pregnancy, or lactation Inability to perform physical exercise or engage in rehabilitation activities Patients unable or unwilling to attend training sessions regularly

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety and Depression Levels:Evaluates psychological symptoms related to asthma. Timepoint: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).;Quality of Life:Assesses the impact of asthma on daily life and well-being. Timepoint: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up. Method of measurement: Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ).;Functional Capacity:Measures physical endurance and capacity to perform exercise. Timepoint: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks). Method of measurement: 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT).	—

Measure

Time frame

Anxiety and Depression Levels:Evaluates psychological symptoms related to asthma. Timepoint: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).;Quality of Life:Assesses the impact of asthma on daily life and well-being. Timepoint: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up. Method of measurement: Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ).;Functional Capacity:Measures physical endurance and capacity to perform exercise. Timepoint: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks). Method of measurement: 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT).

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Primary

Measure	Time frame
Dyspnea Severity :Measures the intensity of breathlessness during activities. Timepoint: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up. Method of measurement: Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Muneeb khan

Riphah international university of Lahore

research.frahslhr@riphah.edu.pk009 30 00720887

Outcome results

None listed

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