Effects of Benson's Relaxation and Tai Chi in COPD

Riphah International University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: COPD

Treatments: Other: Tai Chi; Other: Benson's relaxation technique

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07076667

REC/RCR & AHS/24/0353

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 54 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 40 to 50 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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54 participants in 2 patient groups

Benson'srelaxationtechnique

Active Comparator group

Description:

"Benson's Relaxation Technique"along with the standard COPD care and medication.

Treatment:

Other: Benson's relaxation technique

TaiChi

Experimental group

Description:

"Tai Chi relaxation Technique" along with the standard COPD care and medication

Treatment:

Other: Tai Chi