Asthma ChildhoodQigong-PedAsthNCT07883967
Effects of Tele-rehabilitation-Guided Qigong on Children and Adolescents With Asthma
A study testing Tele-rehabilitation-guided Qigong in people with Asthma Childhood, run by Antalya Health Sciences University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study investigates the effects of a tele-rehabilitation-guided Qigong exercise program on pulmonary function, functional exercise capacity, and symptom control in children and adolescents with mild-to-moderate asthma. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 8 to 17 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Asthma Childhood
- What is being tested?
- Tele-rehabilitation-guided Qigong
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Oct 2026to 30 Aug 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 8 to 17 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Physician-confirmed diagnosis of asthma according to international guidelines (e.g., GINA criteria) for at least 6 months.
- Age between 8 and 18 years at the time of enrollment.
- Clinically stable asthma with no severe exacerbation or change in maintenance controller therapy in the past 4 weeks.
- Ability to perform standard spirometry and functional exercise tests.
- Access to an internet-connected device (smartphone, tablet, or computer) suitable for tele-rehabilitation video sessions.
- Signed written informed consent by parent/legal guardian and assent by the child/adolescent.
Who cannot join
- Diagnosis of other chronic lung diseases (e.g., cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia).
- Significant musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological disorders that impair the ability to perform physical exercise.
- Recent systemic corticosteroid use or hospitalization due to an acute asthma exacerbation within the last 4 weeks.
- Regular participation in structured mind-body practices (such as Qigong, Tai Chi, or Yoga) within the past 3 months.
- Inability to comply with the study protocol or follow tele-rehabilitation instructions.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Antalya Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences
Antalya, Antalya, 07100
Güney Küçük Külice, MD, +90 242 249 44 00, guneykucuk07@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: The Effects of a Tele-rehabilitation-Guided Qigong Exercise Program on Pulmonary Function, Functional Capacity, and Symptom Control in Children and Adolescents With Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study investigates the effects of a tele-rehabilitation-guided Qigong exercise program on pulmonary function, functional exercise capacity, and symptom control in children and adolescents with mild-to-moderate asthma.
Participants aged 8 to 18 years will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in an 8-week, home-based, tele-rehabilitation-supervised Qigong exercise program in addition to standard medical care. The control group will continue receiving standard medical treatment and routine follow-up.
The primary aim of the study is to evaluate changes in pulmonary function (spirometric parameters such as FEV1 and FVC) and functional exercise capacity measured by the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Secondary outcomes include asthma symptom control assessed via the Asthma Control Test (ACT/c-ACT) and health-related quality of life.
Read the detailed description
Pediatric asthma is a prevalent chronic inflammatory airway disease associated with significant morbidity, impaired functional exercise tolerance, and reduced quality of life. While pharmacotherapy represents the cornerstone of management, complementary non-pharmacological interventions, including mind-body exercises, are increasingly recognized for their potential benefits in improving respiratory mechanics and symptom control.
This single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial evaluates the feasibility and therapeutic efficacy of an 8-week tele-rehabilitation-delivered Qigong program in pediatric patients diagnosed with asthma according to GINA guidelines.
Eligible participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio into two groups:
- Intervention Group: Participants will undergo supervised online group Qigong sessions led by experienced rehabilitation specialists, complemented by structured home-practice routines, alongside routine asthma medical maintenance.
- Control Group: Participants will maintain standard asthma pharmacological therapy with conventional clinical follow-up without structured exercise intervention.
Baseline and post-intervention assessments (at week 8) will include spirometry (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio, FEF25-75), functional exercise tolerance evaluated using the standardized 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), asthma control level assessed using the Asthma Control Test (ACT) or Childhood Asthma Control Test (c-ACT), and pediatric health-related quality of life scores. Adherence, safety, and adverse events will be monitored throughout the study period.
- Conditions
- Asthma Childhood
- Being tested
- Tele-rehabilitation-guided Qigong
- Keywords
- qigong, Telerehabilitation, Mind-Body Therapies, Exercise Therapy, Pediatric Asthma, Pulmonary Function
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Tele-rehabilitation-guided QigongBehavioural
An 8-week home-based Qigong exercise program delivered and supervised via tele-rehabilitation sessions in addition to standard medical asthma care.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants receive an 8-week tele-rehabilitation-supervised Qigong exercise program in addition to standard medical asthma care. Receives: Behavioral: Tele-rehabilitation-guided Qigong |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants receive standard medical asthma care and routine clinical follow-up without any structured exercise program. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from Baseline in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
Assessed by standard spirometry. FEV1 will be measured in liters and reported as percent of predicted value according to international pediatric respiratory guidelines.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in 6-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD)
Functional exercise capacity evaluated by the standardized 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), measuring the total distance walked in meters in 6 minutes.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Secondary outcomes (3)
Change from Baseline in 6-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD)
Assessed using the standardized 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Total distance walked in meters within 6 minutes will be recorded to evaluate functional exercise capacity.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Asthma Control Test (ACT) Score
Assessed using the Asthma Control Test (ACT) for adolescents (≥12 years) or Childhood Asthma Control Test (c-ACT) for children (<12 years). Higher scores indicate better symptom control.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAQLQ) Score
Assessed via the standardized Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire. Evaluates physical activity limitation, symptoms, and emotional function related to asthma.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Oct 2026
- Study start15 Oct 2026
- Primary completion30 May 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Aug 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Asthma ChildhoodStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Antalya Health Sciences University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, guneykucuk07@gmail.com, Antalya Health Sciences University
- Investigators
- Güney Küçük Külice, Principal investigator, MD
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07883967
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 16/4
- Acronym
- Qigong-PedAsth
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: Individual participant data will not be broadly shared to protect participant confidentiality and privacy in accordance with local institutional ethics regulations and national personal data protection laws. De-identified study data and summary results may be shared upon reasonable request to the corresponding author for valid scientific inquiries.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of a Tele-rehabilitation-Guided Qigong Exercise Program on Pulmonary Function, Functional Capacity, and Symptom Control in Children and Adolescents With Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07883967
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Qigong-PedAsth / 16/4
- Conditions
- Asthma Childhood
- Keywords
- qigong, Telerehabilitation, Mind-Body Therapies, Exercise Therapy, Pediatric Asthma, Pulmonary Function
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Antalya Health Sciences UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study investigates the effects of a tele-rehabilitation-guided Qigong exercise program on pulmonary function, functional exercise capacity, and symptom control in children and adolescents with mild-to-moderate asthma.
Participants aged 8 to 18 years will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in an 8-week, home-based, tele-rehabilitation-supervised Qigong exercise program in addition to standard medical care. The control group will continue receiving standard medical treatment and routine follow-up.
The primary aim of the study is to evaluate changes in pulmonary function (spirometric parameters such as FEV1 and FVC) and functional exercise capacity measured by the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Secondary outcomes include asthma symptom control assessed via the Asthma Control Test (ACT/c-ACT) and health-related quality of life.
Detailed description
Pediatric asthma is a prevalent chronic inflammatory airway disease associated with significant morbidity, impaired functional exercise tolerance, and reduced quality of life. While pharmacotherapy represents the cornerstone of management, complementary non-pharmacological interventions, including mind-body exercises, are increasingly recognized for their potential benefits in improving respiratory mechanics and symptom control.
This single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial evaluates the feasibility and therapeutic efficacy of an 8-week tele-rehabilitation-delivered Qigong program in pediatric patients diagnosed with asthma according to GINA guidelines.
Eligible participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio into two groups:
- Intervention Group: Participants will undergo supervised online group Qigong sessions led by experienced rehabilitation specialists, complemented by structured home-practice routines, alongside routine asthma medical maintenance.
- Control Group: Participants will maintain standard asthma pharmacological therapy with conventional clinical follow-up without structured exercise intervention.
Baseline and post-intervention assessments (at week 8) will include spirometry (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio, FEF25-75), functional exercise tolerance evaluated using the standardized 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), asthma control level assessed using the Asthma Control Test (ACT) or Childhood Asthma Control Test (c-ACT), and pediatric health-related quality of life scores. Adherence, safety, and adverse events will be monitored throughout the study period.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Tele-rehabilitation-guided QigongParticipants receive an 8-week tele-rehabilitation-supervised Qigong exercise program in addition to standard medical asthma care. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants receive standard medical asthma care and routine clinical follow-up without any structured exercise program. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 8 to 17 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Physician-confirmed diagnosis of asthma according to international guidelines (e.g., GINA criteria) for at least 6 months.
- Age between 8 and 18 years at the time of enrollment.
- Clinically stable asthma with no severe exacerbation or change in maintenance controller therapy in the past 4 weeks.
- Ability to perform standard spirometry and functional exercise tests.
- Access to an internet-connected device (smartphone, tablet, or computer) suitable for tele-rehabilitation video sessions.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Diagnosis of other chronic lung diseases (e.g., cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia).
- Significant musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological disorders that impair the ability to perform physical exercise.
- Recent systemic corticosteroid use or hospitalization due to an acute asthma exacerbation within the last 4 weeks.
- Regular participation in structured mind-body practices (such as Qigong, Tai Chi, or Yoga) within the past 3 months.
- Inability to comply with the study protocol or follow tele-rehabilitation instructions.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-rehabilitation-guided QigongAn 8-week home-based Qigong exercise program delivered and supervised via tele-rehabilitation sessions in addition to standard medical asthma care. | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Change from Baseline in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Assessed by standard spirometry. FEV1 will be measured in liters and reported as percent of predicted value according to international pediatric respiratory guidelines.
Change from Baseline in 6-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Functional exercise capacity evaluated by the standardized 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), measuring the total distance walked in meters in 6 minutes.
3 secondary outcomes
Change from Baseline in 6-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Asthma Control Test (ACT) Score
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAQLQ) Score
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. Individual participant data will not be broadly shared to protect participant confidentiality and privacy in accordance with local institutional ethics regulations and national personal data protection laws. De-identified study data and summary results may be shared upon reasonable request to the corresponding author for valid scientific inquiries.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Güney Küçük Külice principal investigator
MD
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Tele-rehabilitation-guided Qigong in people with Asthma Childhood, run by Antalya Health Sciences University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 6 inclusion and 5 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Oct 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Güney Küçük Külice, M.D. (+90 242 249 44 00, guneykucuk07@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change from Baseline in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) (time frame: Baseline and Week 8). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 29 Oct 2026.