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Effects of Buteyko Breathing Exercise in Children With Uncontrolled Asthma

Indonesia74 participantsStarted 2025-06

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial study aimed to measure the effectiveness of the combination of 4-weeks Buteyko breathing exercises and pharmacological therapy compared with pharmacological therapy alone in children with uncontrolled asthma.

Who can participate

Age range7 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Children aged 7-17 years
✓. Uncontrolled or partially controlled asthma (GINA Symptom Control Tool score \> 1)
✓. Receive bronchodilator therapy, either oral or inhaler from a pediatrician.
✓. Children and parents/care givers agree to participate in the study until the end, and parents/care givers sign the informed consent form.
✓. Can understand instructions.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Inpatients
✕. Have received Buteyko breathing exercises or other breathing exercises.
✕. Have congenital heart disease, pneumonia, or other significant and uncontrolled health disorders.
✕. Have severe physical disabilities or mental retardation that could potentially prevent the implementation of Buteyko breathing exercises.
✕. Have contraindications for spirometry examination

What they're measuring

Asthma control

Timeframe: At enrollment and end of fourth-week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07025616

SponsorIvan Sofian Wibowo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12

Contact for this trial

Ivan S Wibowo, Medical Doctor

+6285647581213 ivan_sofian@yahoo.com

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