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Smoker LungNCT05953987

Effects of Aerobic Combined With Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise in Smokers

A study testing aerobic combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise (EXDB) and aerobic exercise (EX) in people with Smoker Lung and Smoking Cessation, run by Chulalongkorn University at 1 site in Thailand.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of aerobic exercise combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise on pulmonary function and smoking cessation among smokers. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 45 years
Conditions the study is for
Smoker Lung, Smoking Cessation
What is being tested?
aerobic combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise (EXDB) and aerobic exercise (EX)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
24 participants
Where
1 siteThailand
Study dates
1 Jun 2022to 25 Feb 2023
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 20 to 45 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Eligible individuals included those who set the quit date within 7 days from the date of calling the TNQ. The participants have smoked more than or equal to 10 cigarettes per day for at least 1 year and had a body mass index of not more than 24.9 kg/m2. More-over, they were screened for the health risks of exercise by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). They must not have exercised for 30 minutes or more at least three times a week for the past six months.

Who cannot join

  • This study excluded participants with a history of respiratory system diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, etc. and who were using nicotine replacement therapy.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Thailand1 site
  • Faculty of Sports Science, Chulalongkorn University

    Pathum Wan, Bangkok, 10330

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About this study

Official title: Effects of Aerobic Combined With Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise on Pulmonary Function, Smoking Cessation, and Urine Cotinine Among Smokers

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of aerobic exercise combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise on pulmonary function and smoking cessation among smokers.

Read the detailed description

Twenty-four smokers aged between 20 and 45 years were allocated into 3 groups: a sedentary control group (CON, n = 8), an aerobic exercise group (EX, n = 8), and an aerobic combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise group (EXDB, n = 8). The general physiological characteristics, pulmonary function, and respiratory muscle strength values before and after 8 weeks were meas-ured. The Quit Smoking Questionnaire and urine cotinine were measured for either 30 days after the training.

Being tested
aerobic combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise (EXDB), aerobic exercise (EX), sedentary control (CON)
Keywords
Smoker, Aerobic exercise, Respiratory muscle strength
Medical subject headings
Smoking Cessation

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • aerobic combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise (EXDB)Other

    The participant underwent diaphragmatic breathing exercises which were performed in a supine position, gradually in-creasing the weight by 2.5 kg in weeks 1-4 and further increasing to 5 kg in weeks 5-8. After completing the prescribed breathing exercises and taking a 60-second rest, participants proceeded to perform aerobic exercises, either by running on a treadmill or on a regular floor surface. Each training session began with a 5-minute warm-up comprising stretching exercises. In weeks 1-4, moderate intensity was maintained, targeting 40-50% of the heart rate reserve (HRR) for a duration of 60 minutes. From weeks 5-8, the intensity increased to the range of 51-60% of the heart rate reserve, and a 5-minute cool down was added

  • aerobic exercise (EX)Other

    The participant underwent aerobic exercises, either by running on a treadmill or on a regular floor surface. Each training session began with a 5-minute warm-up comprising stretching exercises. In weeks 1-4, moderate intensity was maintained, targeting 40-50% of the heart rate reserve (HRR) for a duration of 60 minutes. From weeks 5-8, the intensity increased to the range of 51-60% of the heart rate reserve, and a 5-minute cool down was added.

  • sedentary control (CON)Other

    The participant did not engage in the aerobic exercise training protocol or receive any form of supplementation during the study trial.

Study groups in NCT05953987
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
aerobic combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise (EXDB)ExperimentalThe participant underwent diaphragmatic breathing exercises which were performed in a supine position, gradually in-creasing the weight by 2.5 kg in weeks 1-4 and further increasing to 5 kg in weeks 5-8. After completing the prescribed breathing exercises and taking a 60-second rest, participants proceeded to perform aerobic exercises, either by running on a treadmill or on a regular floor surface. Each training session began with a 5-minute warm-up comprising stretching exercises. In weeks 1-4, moderate intensity was maintained, targeting 40-50% of the heart rate reserve (HRR) for a duration of 60 minutes. From weeks 5-8, the intensity increased to the range of 51-60% of the heart rate reserve, and a 5-minute cool down was added.
Receives: Other: aerobic combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise (EXDB)
aerobic exercise (EX)ExperimentalThe participant underwent aerobic exercises, either by running on a treadmill or on a regular floor surface. Each training session began with a 5-minute warm-up comprising stretching exercises. In weeks 1-4, moderate intensity was maintained, targeting 40-50% of the heart rate reserve (HRR) for a duration of 60 minutes. From weeks 5-8, the intensity increased to the range of 51-60% of the heart rate reserve, and a 5-minute cool down was added.
Receives: Other: aerobic exercise (EX)
sedentary control (CON)OtherThe participant did not engage in the aerobic exercise training protocol or receive any form of supplementation during the study trial.
Receives: Other: sedentary control (CON)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Pulmonary function

    The anticipated value and liters of FVC, FEV1, and MVV maneuver were measured using a computerized spirometer (SpirobankG) in accordance with the pulmonary function test criteria of the American Thoracic Society. Participants were asked to sit on a chair with a nasal clip on. Before demonstrating forced inspiration and expiration and returning to normal breathing, three cycles of slow normal breathing were performed. Participants were instructed to inhale and exhale quickly and strongly for 15 seconds during the MVV maneuver.

    Measured: Change from Baseline pulmonary function at 8 weeks.

  2. Smoking cessation

    The Quit Smoking Questionnaire was utilized to evaluate the smoking status of each participant by posing the following question: "Did you refrain from smoking continuously for a minimum of 7 days after your designated quit date?" If the response was affirmative, the participants were further inquired about their continuous abstinence for either 30 days after the training. Four items within the questionnaire yielded a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.93

    Measured: Change from Baseline Smoking cessation at 8 weeks, and 12 weeks

  3. Urine cotinine

    The Direct Barbituric Acid (DBA) reaction method was utilized to measure urine cotinine. The results were interpreted based on the color change observed in the urine sample. Each morning, a urine sample of 30-50 ml was collected and added to the urinary cotinine measurement kit by participants. The color of the sample was then com-pared to the standard color band for urinary cotinine, and pictures were taken to be sent to the researchers. Assessment was conducted at 30 days after training, and the results were categorized as either "found" or "not found" based on the color change observed in the test tabs

    Measured: Change from Baseline Urine cotinine at 8 weeks, and 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Respiratory muscle strength

    A portable handheld mouth pressure meter (Micro RPM England) was used to test respiratory muscle strength. For the MIP assessment, participants were told to exhale until they felt no air remaining in their lungs (starting at the functional residual capacity [FRC]). They then inhaled for 1-2 seconds while holding the item in their mouth. For the MEP measurement, participants were told to inhale until their lungs were completely filled with air (beginning with the total lung capacity [TLC] point). They then exhaled strongly while holding the device in their lips for 1-2 seconds.

    Measured: Change from Baseline Respiratory muscle strength at 8 weeks.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Jul 2023
  2. Study start1 Jun 2022
  3. Primary completion25 Feb 2023
  4. Study completion25 Feb 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Twenty-four smokers aged between 20 and 45 years were allocated into 3 groups: a sedentary control group (CON, n = 8), an aerobic exercise group (EX, n = 8), and an aerobic combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise group (EXDB, n = 8). The general physiological characteristics, pulmonary function, and respiratory muscle strength values before and after 8 weeks were meas-ured. The Quit Smoking Questionnaire and urine cotinine were measured for either 30 days after the training.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05953987
Sponsor's protocol ID
EX PHYSIO SPSC 7
Status last verified
Jul 2023
First submitted
12 Jul 2023
Last updated
20 Jul 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Jayes L, Haslam PL, Gratziou CG, Powell P, Britton J, Vardavas C, Jimenez-Ruiz C, Leonardi-Bee J; Tobacco Control Committee of the European Respiratory Society. SmokeHaz: Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses of the Effects of Smoking on Respiratory Health. Chest. 2016 Jul;150(1):164-79. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2016.03.060. Epub 2016 Apr 19.

    PubMed 27102185
  • Dugral E, Balkanci D. Effects of smoking and physical exercise on respiratory function test results in students of university: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Aug;98(32):e16596. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000016596.

    PubMed 31393359
  • Gibbs K, Collaco JM, McGrath-Morrow SA. Impact of Tobacco Smoke and Nicotine Exposure on Lung Development. Chest. 2016 Feb;149(2):552-561. doi: 10.1378/chest.15-1858. Epub 2016 Jan 12.

    PubMed 26502117
  • Simmons MS, Connett JE, Nides MA, Lindgren PG, Kleerup EC, Murray RP, Bjornson WM, Tashkin DP. Smoking reduction and the rate of decline in FEV(1): results from the Lung Health Study. Eur Respir J. 2005 Jun;25(6):1011-7. doi: 10.1183/09031936.05.00086804.

    PubMed 15929955
  • Liu JF, Kuo NY, Fang TP, Chen JO, Lu HI, Lin HL. A six-week inspiratory muscle training and aerobic exercise improves respiratory muscle strength and exercise capacity in lung cancer patients after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil. 2021 Jun;35(6):840-850. doi: 10.1177/0269215520980138. Epub 2020 Dec 14.

    PubMed 33307766
  • Seo K, Park SH, Park K. Effects of diaphragm respiration exercise on pulmonary function of male smokers in their twenties. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Jul;27(7):2313-5. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.2313. Epub 2015 Jul 22.

    PubMed 26311972

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing aerobic combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise (EXDB) and aerobic exercise (EX) in people with Smoker Lung and Smoking Cessation, run by Chulalongkorn University at 1 site in Thailand.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jul 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Thailand. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Pulmonary function (time frame: Change from Baseline pulmonary function at 8 weeks.). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05953987, which also lists 6 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Jul 2023.

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