An interventional study of Exercise in Young, sponsored by Alper Kemal Gürbüz. Recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-13.
Sponsored by Alper Kemal Gürbüz · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
Prolonged sedentary behavior and sustained static postures in modern lifestyles induce musculoskeletal stress, restrict thoracic mobility, and impair diaphragmatic excursion, which can alter postural control, increase dyspnea perception, and affect psychological well-being even in healthy adults. Although breathing exercises are accessible, cost-effective, and non-invasive interventions known to improve ventilatory efficiency, autonomic regulation, and core stabilization, their multidimensional impacts in healthy populations remain underexplored. Most existing literature focuses on isolated outcomes or clinical cohorts.
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the comprehensive effects of structured breathing exercises (diaphragmatic breathing and thoracic expansion exercises) in healthy adults. Specifically, the study investigates changes in pain intensity, dyspnea severity, postural alignment, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and body awareness, providing empirical evidence for the role of breathing interventions in preventive physiotherapy and public health.
8,240 studies on the registry are indexed under Depression; 1,641 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 33 is below the median of 84 across 6,869 interventional studies indexed under Depression.
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Inclusion Criteria:
The inclusion criteria were being aged 18 years or older, having no physical condition that could interfere with participation in the breathing exercise program, having no history of regular participation in breathing exercises, yoga, Pilates, or posture-oriented exercise programs within the preceding 6 months, and providing written informed consent prior to enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria: clinically diagnosed chronic respiratory disease (e.g., COPD or asthma), a history of thoracic, spinal, or upper extremity surgery within the preceding 6 months, or current pregnancy.
Other: Exercise
Participants in this arm receive a structured breathing exercise program spanning 6 weeks, conducted 4 days per week with sessions lasting approximately 20 to 25 minutes in a seated or semi-seated posture. The protocol combines diaphragmatic breathing and lateral basal thoracic expansion exercises under continuous verbal and tactile feedback. Intervention Type: Behavioral (veya Other) Intervention Name: Breathing Exercise Training (Thoracic Expansion and Diaphragmatic Breathing) Intervention Description: The structured breathing exercise intervention consists of two key components performed over 6 weeks (4 sessions/week, 20-25 minutes/session): Diaphragmatic Breathing: Slow, deep nasal inspiration focusing on lateral lower rib expansion, an end-inspiratory breath hold for 2-3 seconds, and controlled expiration through pursed lips. Lateral Basal Thoracic Expansion: Performed with bilateral hand placement over the lower lateral rib cage to provide proprioceptive guidance and maximiz
Pain Intensity
General pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Time frame: Baseline and 6.week
Body Awareness
Body awareness was evaluated using the Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ).
Time frame: Baseline and 6.week
Postural Analysis:
Postural assessment was conducted using the Corbin Posture Assessment.
Time frame: Baseline and 6.week
Anxiety and Depression
Psychological status was evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).
Time frame: Baseline and 6.week
Dyspnea Severity
Baseline dyspnea related to activities of daily living was evaluated using the Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) Dyspnea Scale
Time frame: Baseline and 6.week
Plan to share: Yes
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Ran from May 2026 to primary completion in Sep 2026, 4 months.
Of 3,016 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Depression, half reached primary completion within 22 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 10 and three quarters within 43. This study's 4 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 3,112 studies reached it within 22 months; a quarter within 10 and three quarters within 43.
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