The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Postural Exercises in Young Adults With Asthma.

January 12, 2026 updated by: Elif Develi, Yeditepe University

The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Postural Exercises Via Telerehabilitation on Respiratory Parameters, Posture, and Quality of Life in Young Adults With Asthma.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of breathing exercises and postural exercises via telerehabilitation on respiratory parameters, posture, and quality of life in young adults with asthma.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

12 young adult (18-25 years old) individuals diagnosed with asthma participated in our study (all female). All of the participants are University students.

Participants included in the study were evaluated with Asthma Control Test, Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form) via Google Forms; Sit to Stand Test, Respiratory Rate per Minute and Oxygen Saturation were assessed at Yeditepe University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Laboratory both at baseline and at the end of the 5th week. Breathing and postural exercises were given to the participants for the duration of 5 weeks.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

12

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Ataşehir
      • Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye), 34758
        • Yeditepe University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Voluntary participation in research.
  • Patients in young adults (18-26 years old)
  • Stable asthma.
  • Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is 2 and above
  • To stay consistent with an exercise program.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Being younger than 18 years old.
  • Patients with severe asthma.
  • Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is below 2

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Study Group
12 young adults patients diagnosed with asthma.
Other: Breathing Retraining Program
  • 1st to 5th week - Breathing Retraining 10 repetitions (Pursed Lip Breathing, Diaphragmatic Breathing)
  • Two days / a week The total duration of 5 weeks.
Other: Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises)
  • TheraBand® or Free Weight
  • 1st week - neck isometrics, chin tuck, SCM - upper trapezius - pectoral major stretching, scapular retraction without weight, rowing with yellow TheraBand®, wall squat / mini squat (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 10 repetitions for strengthening exercises)
  • 2nd and 3rd week - same exercises (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 15 repetitions for strengthening exercises)
  • 4th and 5th week - same exercises (10 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 20 repetitions for strengthening exercises)
  • Two days / a week,The total duration of 5 weeks

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Mini - Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)
Time Frame: 5 weeks
It is a test that measures health related quality of life in adults.
5 weeks
New York Posture Scale
Time Frame: 5 weeks
There are 13 body alignment sections to general postural alignment. Includes posterior views of the head, shoulders, spine, hips, feet, and arches, and lateral (left side) views of the chest, shoulders, upper back, torso, abdomen, and lower back. Ratings were given as 5 (correct posture), 3 (minor deviation), or 1 (minor deviation).
5 weeks
Asthma Control Test
Time Frame: 5 weeks
It is a questionnaire that consists of 5 topics referring to the daytime and nocturnal symptoms of past 4 weeks which are activity limitation, shortness of breath, awaking due to asthma symptoms, reliever medication and global judgment of asthma.
5 weeks
International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF)
Time Frame: 5 weeks
It aims to evaluate physical activity across different nations in adults aged 18-65 years.
5 weeks
Oxygen Saturation
Time Frame: 5 weeks
It is important to monitor current oxygen saturation due to the nature of oxygen consumption in the body.
5 weeks
Respiratory Rate Per Minute
Time Frame: 5 weeks
The normal value of respiratory rate is roughly 12-16 breaths per minute.
5 weeks
Sit to Stand Test
Time Frame: 5 weeks
Quadriceps muscle endurance will be evaluated with this test.
5 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Yeditepe University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Irmak Sıla Çetinel, Yeditepe University
  • Principal Investigator: Elmas Teker, Yeditepe University
  • Principal Investigator: Beyda Ceyran, Yeditepe University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

July 24, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 27, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

September 27, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 4, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 16, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

July 17, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

January 14, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 12, 2026

Last Verified

January 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IrmakC

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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