Effects of Benson's Relaxation and Tai Chi in COPD
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Benson's relaxation technique, Tai Chi.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: COPD. Basic parameters: 40 years — 50 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
- Next step
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Official title
Comparative Effects of Benson's Relaxation Technique and Tai Chi in COPD
Overview
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disorder that significantly impacts respiratory function and quality of life. As COPD patients often experience symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, and anxiety, non-pharmacological interventions like Benson's Relaxation Technique and Tai Chi are gaining attention for their potential benefits in managing these symptoms.This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Benson's Relaxation Technique and Tai Chi on improving dyspnea, physical endurance, and quality of life in COPD patients.
Detailed description
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. An increasing number of studies show promising results for the performance of Tai Chi as an apppropriate addition in pulmonary rehabilitation. The Benson Relaxation Technique is a form of relaxation response therapy that can be beneficial for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).This technique involves a series of steps designed to elicit the body's natural relaxation response, which can help manage stress and improve overall well-being. For COPD patients, incorporating breathing exercises can be especially beneficial. Slow,deep breathing can help improve oxygen intake and reduce the feeling of breathlessness. Controlled Breathing focus on taking slow, deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth. Pursed-lip breathing (breathing out through tightly pressed lips) can be particularly useful. It will be randomized clinical trial. Age of selected subjects will be between 40 to 60 years and data will be collected from Bahawalpur Victoria hospital. Sample size is 54. There will be 2 groups, group A will receive Benson'sr elaxation technique for 5 days per week for 45 minutes for 8 weeks and group B will receive TaiChi 5 days per week for 45 minutes for 8 weeks. Exercise will be performed to evaluate pulmonary functions and breathlessness. The Sampling Technique is non probability Convenience sampling technique. Study will be Conducted in Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. After data collection, data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 25. It will be used aiming to determine the comparative effects of Benson's relaxation technique and Tai Chi in COPD.
Interventions
- Other Benson's relaxation technique
effects of Benson's relaxation technique 5 days per week for 45 minutes for 8 weeks - Other Tai Chi
Tai Chi 5 days per week for 45 minutes for 8 weeks
Primary outcome measures
- MODIFIED BORG DYSPNEA SCALE [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- SIX MINUTE WALK TEST [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- SPIROMETER [Time frame: 8 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- St.GEORGE'S RESPIRATORY QUESTIONNAIRE [Time frame: 8 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age40 to 50
- Bothmaleandfemale
- DiagnosedmoderatetosevereCOPDpatients
- Participants must be physicallyable to participate in Tai Chi or Benson relaxation technique
- Participantsmustbewillingtoparticipate
Exclusion criteria
- Pulmonaryhypertension
- Congenitalheartdisease(recentmyocardialinfarction,unstableangina,or uncontrolled hypertension)
- Spinal deformities
- Lossof consciousness
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Bahawalpur Victoria Hospital — Chak Four Hundred Fifty-four
Publications
- Cavailles A, Brinchault-Rabin G, Dixmier A, Goupil F, Gut-Gobert C, Marchand-Adam S, Meurice JC, Morel H, Person-Tacnet C, Leroyer C, Diot P. Comorbidities of COPD. Eur Respir Rev. 2013 Dec;22(130):454-75. doi: 10.1183/09059180.00008612. PMID 24293462
- 2. LeungJM,ObeidatMe,SadatsafaviM,SinDD.Introductiontoprecisionmedicinein COPD. European Respiratory Journal. 2019;53(4).
- 3. AgustíA,VogelmeierC,FanerR.COPD2020:changesandchallenges.American Physiological Society Bethesda, MD; 2020. p. L879-L83.
- Nazari AM, Zare-Kaseb A, Arbabi Z, Gholampour MH, Emami Zeydi A, Ghazanfari MJ. The effect of Benson relaxation technique on cancer patients: a systematic review. Support Care Cancer. 2023 Nov 8;31(12):681. doi: 10.1007/s00520-023-08142-2. PMID 37938356
- JonesP,QuirkF,BaveystockC.TheStGeorge'sRespiratoryQuestionnaire.Respiratory medicine. 1991;85:25-31; discussion 3
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07076667 · REC/RCR & AHS/24/0353