NCT07140458

Comparative Effect of Box Breathing And Buteyko Breathing on Pulmonary Functions in Asthma

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the Effectiveness of Box Breathing Technique and Buteyko breathing techniques in patients with Asthma, using both Clinical Pulmonary tests as well as Patient reported outcomes.

Conditions

• Asthma (Diagnosis)
• Breathing Exercises

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Buteyko Breathing	Buteyko Breathing is a technique focusing on controlled, reduced breathing to improve oxygen uptake and reduce hyperventilation-related symptoms using Air hunger. Procedure:- After gaining proper relaxation: 1. Exhale slowly, and then hold that breath. 2. Use the index finger and thumb to plug the nose. 3. Hold that breath until there is an urge to breathe, and then inhale. 4. Breathe normally for at least 10 seconds. 5. Repeat several times.
OTHER	Box breathing	Box Breathing (4-4-4-4 Technique) - Box Breathing exercises boosts lung function by optimizing oxygen flow and activating relaxation responses.Each exercise Sessions included 20 cycles of Box Breathing. The procedure of the box breathing cycle includes: 1. inhale for 4 seconds 2. Hold the breath for 4 seconds 3. Exhale for 4 seconds 4. Hold the breath for 4 seconds, and repeat.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-17
• Primary completion: 2025-02-14
• Completion: 2025-07-02
• First posted: 2025-08-24
• Last updated: 2025-08-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan