CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Abdominal Binder on Dysnea, Control Pause and Quality of Life in Asthmatic Patients

Pakistan32 participantsStarted 2025-11-18

Plain-language summary

This study investigates the effects of using an abdominal binder as an adjunct to diaphragmatic breathing in asthma patients. The goal is to determine if the binder improves respiratory mechanics, specifically reducing dyspnea ,and increasing breath-hold time (control pause) and quality of life over a four-week period

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age :18 to 65 * Diagnosed asthma (persistent, not solely intermittent, seasonal, or exercise-induced). * Mild to moderate asthma; \> 2 days/week (not daily) Minor activity limitation\* FEV₁ ≥80. * Capable of performing dyspnea control pause (DCP) testing and completing QoL questionnaires. * No recent hospitalization due to asthma. Exclusion Criteria: * Intermittent, seasonal-only, or exercise-induced asthma. * Presence of other major respiratory diseases (COPD, bronchitis, pneumonia, fibro tic disorders) * Severe comorbidity: cardiac arrhythmia, CHF, CAD, uncontrolled hypertension/diabetes, renal/hepatic * Severe asthma (Symptoms all day Frequent night awakenings\* FEV₁ \<60% predicted.) ▪️ Unable to perform breathing exercises

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Dyspnea

Timeframe: 04 weeks

control pause (Breath- hold time )

Timeframe: 04 weeks

Asthma-Related Quality of Life

Timeframe: 04 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07612384

SponsorFoundation University Islamabad

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.