NCT06671288 "Effects of Balloon-blowing Exercises With Abdominal & Lumbar Core Muscle Activation Position Among Smokers"
| NCT ID | NCT06671288 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Foundation University Islamabad |
| Condition | Smoking |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 21 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-08-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-01-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 21 participants in total. It began in 2024-08-15 with a primary completion date of 2025-01-01.
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Brief Summary
The principle function of the lungs is the facilitation of the gaseous exchange, commonly referred as respiratory or breathing. Cigarette smoking has detrimental effects on nearly every organ in the body, leading to a higher incidence of diseases and contributing to a gradual deterioration of the smoker's health.Cigarette smoking has detrimental effects on nearly every organ in the body, leading to a higher incidence of diseases and contributing to a gradual deterioration of the smoker's health. Cigarette smoking is linked to mild airway obstruction and a deceleration in the growth of lung function.Performing balloon-blowing exercises with abdominal and lumbar core muscles activation position leads to an improvement on pulmonary function and quality of life in smokers.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults: aged (25-59 years) * Gender: Both males and females * Grade1- Grade 4 on Modified MRC dyspnea scale * COPD classes (mild, moderate ) according to GOLD COPD Guidelines * Participating voluntarily and follow the instructions \& performing * The number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years the person has smoked. 1. pack yr = 20 cig/day x 1 yrs 2. pack yr = 20 cig/day x 2 yrs Exclusion criteria: * Severe cases of obstruction like Severe asthma \& status asthmaticus, Severe COPD, bullous emphysema for pneumothorax. * Any congenital deformities of chest wall, Demonstrated neuromuscular or neurological deficit/disease of chest wall * Other serious Cardiopulmonary diseases including pulmonary embolism, pulmonary ----Hypertension, Active TB, pneumonias or other acute illnesses * Any recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery, trauma or injury * Pregnancy * Any psychiatric illnesses
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06671288 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 25 Years or older, up to 59 Years, studying Smoking. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06671288 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06671288 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at tshahbaz59@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06671288 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06671288 clinical trial?
NCT06671288 is sponsored by Foundation University Islamabad. The trial plans to enroll 21 participants.