Asthma
Conditions
Keywords
Asthma,, Buteyko, Fatigue, Breathing Exercises, Exercise Capacity, Asthma Control
Brief summary
This study was designed as a pre-test-post-test randomized controlled experimental trial to determine the effects of buteyko breathing technique application on fatigue, exercise capacity, and asthma control in asthma patients.The study, planned as a randomized controlled experimental study, included a total of 90 participants. The sample consisted of asthma patients who applied to the Chest Diseases outpatient clinic of Gaziantep University Application and Research Hospital, had been diagnosed with asthma within the last 6 months, did not have heart failure, did not have communication or perception problems, did not have walking disabilities, and were between 18-59 years old.Following random assignment, participants were divided into two groups of 45 participants each. The groups were: 1) Buteyko 2) Control
Detailed description
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease that affects individuals of all ages and represents a major public health problem due to its high prevalence and substantial clinical, social, and economic burden. In addition to respiratory symptoms, fatigue and functional limitations are common yet often overlooked in individuals with asthma, significantly impairing daily life. Alongside pharmacological treatments, low-cost, safe, and easily applicable non-pharmacological approaches are gaining increasing importance in asthma management. One such approach is the Buteyko breathing technique, a non-pharmacological breathing retraining method aimed at reducing hyperventilation, improving breathing patterns, and alleviating asthma symptoms. However, evidence regarding the effects of the Buteyko breathing technique on fatigue, functional exercise capacity, and asthma control remains limited. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effects of the Buteyko breathing technique on fatigue levels, functional exercise capacity, and asthma control in patients with asthma.
Interventions
This intervention is distinguished by its standardized delivery by an internationally certified Buteyko practitioner and its integration of key Buteyko components, including reduced breathing, controlled breath-holding, nasal breathing with mouth taping, and relaxation. It incorporates both seated and walking-based exercises, uses objective measures such as Control Pause and step counting, and includes a structured home-based practice with weekly follow-up over six weeks.
Sponsors
University of Gaziantep
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 59 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Having been diagnosed with asthma within the last 6 months * Absence of heart failure * Absence of communication and perception problems * Absence of walking impairment Being between 18-59 years of age-
Exclusion criteria
* -Child patients * Those diagnosed with heart failure * Conditions that impede walking * Those with communication and perception problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Asthma Control Test (ACT) | 6 weeks | The Asthma Control Test (ACT) is a practical, patient-completed scale consisting of five questions, scored between 5 and 25 points, that assesses the level of asthma control; higher scores indicate better control. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma Fatigue Scale (COPD) | 6 weeks | The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma Fatigue Scale (COPD) is a 12-item, five-point Likert-type scale that assesses fatigue in individuals with asthma and COPD; higher scores indicate higher fatigue levels. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
STUDY_DIRECTORAdile Neşe
University of Gaziantep
Outcome results
None listed