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ObesityNCT05323500

Effects of Senobi Breathing Exercises in Obese Women

A study testing Senobi breathing exercises in people with Obesity, run by Riphah International University at 2 sites in Pakistan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Previous studies have been done just in studying the relationship between breathing technique and obesity and described how it proved helpful in decreasing body fat. This study will be very helpful for future researchers as well as in filling the literature gap by explaining the importance of SBE (Senobi Breathing… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 to 60 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Obesity
What is being tested?
Senobi breathing exercises
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
2 sitesPakistan
Study dates
15 Apr 2022to 15 Jul 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 30 to 60 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Women of age between 30 to 60 years.
  • Asian BMI (> 27.5)
  • Obese women with mild to moderate depression

Who cannot join

  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Following an Unhealthy Diet plan
  • Any Cardiopulmonary conditions
  • Endocrine conditions: hypothyroidism

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Pakistan2 sites

  • Physical Therapy Private Clinic

    Khushāb, Punjab Province

  • Pakistan sports complex

    Lahore, Punjab Province

Other trials in Pakistan

About this study

Official title: Effects of Senobi Breathing Exercises on Body Fat, Lung Functions and Depression in Obese Women

Previous studies have been done just in studying the relationship between breathing technique and obesity and described how it proved helpful in decreasing body fat. This study will be very helpful for future researchers as well as in filling the literature gap by explaining the importance of SBE (Senobi Breathing Exercise) in correlation with increased body fat, compromised lung function and depression in females of age from 30 to 60 years.

Read the detailed description

The study is quasi-experimental study, which is being conducted in a private clinical settings in Khushab. Sample size of 20 individuals was calculated using Hamilton Depression Scale with effect size 0.97 G Power 3.1.9.2 software. The study participants will be screened first, then trained to perform SBE(1-minute maneuver). Participants will be instructed to stand upright and tighten their gluteal muscle and then ask them to put one foot in front of their body and placing most of their body weight on back foot. Then, ask them to breath in for three seconds simultaneously, by raising their hands in the air above their heads. After this, instruct them to exhale by using their whole body for pushing air out of the lungs. Participants will also guided to tighten all their body muscles while pushing air out. Exhale should last for seven seconds. The participants will also guided to repeat this procedure 3 times in one minute with resting period of 10 seconds. They will perform it 3 times a day for 3 months. Assessments will be taken at Baseline \& after 3 months.

Conditions
Obesity
Being tested
Senobi breathing exercises
Medical subject headings
Obesity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Senobi breathing exercisesOther

    The study participants will be screened first, then trained to perform SBE (1-minute maneuver). Participants will be instructed to stand upright and tighten their gluteal muscle and then ask them to put one foot in front of their body and placing most of their body weight on back foot. Then, ask them to breath in for three seconds simultaneously, by raising their hands in the air above their heads. After this, instruct them to exhale by using their whole body for pushing air out of the lungs. Participants will also guided to tighten all their body muscles while pushing air out. Exhale should last for seven seconds.

Study groups in NCT05323500
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Senobi breathing groupExperimentalThe study participants will be screened first, then trained to perform SBE (1-minute maneuver). The participants will also guided to repeat this procedure 3 times in one minute with resting period of 10 seconds. They will perform it 3 times a day for 3 months. Assessments will be taken at Baseline \& after 3 months.
Receives: Other: Senobi breathing exercises

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Lung volume

    Digital spirometry will be used to assess Lung Volumes and capacities

    Measured: changes from Baseline to 3 Months

  2. Body Fat

    Body Fat Analyzer will be used to assess percent of body fat

    Measured: changes from Baseline to 3 Months

  3. waist to hip ratio

    Participant is asked to Stand up straight and breathe out. tape measure will be used to check the distance around the smallest part of your waist, just above your belly button. This is waist circumference. Then we will measure the distance around the largest part of your hips - the widest part of your buttocks. This is hip circumference.Waist Hip ratio will be calculated by dividing waist circumference to hip circumference

    Measured: changes from Baseline to 3 Months

Secondary outcomes (1)

  1. Hamilton Depression rating Scale

    Scoring is based on the 17-item scale and scores of 0-7 are considered as being normal, 8-16 suggest mild depression, 17-23 moderate depression and scores over 24 are indicative of severe depression, the maximum score being 52 on the 17-point scale.

    Measured: changes from Baseline to 3 Months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Apr 2022
  2. Study start15 Apr 2022
  3. Primary completion15 Jul 2022
  4. Study completion15 Jul 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
Quasi experimental Design
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05323500
Sponsor's protocol ID
REC/01292 Sabahat Ali Sheikh
Status last verified
Jul 2022
First submitted
4 Apr 2022
Last updated
29 Jul 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Dixon AE, Peters U. The effect of obesity on lung function. Expert Rev Respir Med. 2018 Sep;12(9):755-767. doi: 10.1080/17476348.2018.1506331. Epub 2018 Aug 14.

    PubMed 30056777

  • Mafort TT, Rufino R, Costa CH, Lopes AJ. Obesity: systemic and pulmonary complications, biochemical abnormalities, and impairment of lung function. Multidiscip Respir Med. 2016 Jul 12;11:28. doi: 10.1186/s40248-016-0066-z. eCollection 2016.

    PubMed 27408717

  • Sato K, Kawamura T, Yamagiwa S. The "Senobi" breathing exercise is recommended as first line treatment for obesity. Biomed Res. 2010 Aug;31(4):259-62. doi: 10.2220/biomedres.31.259.

    PubMed 20834183

  • Sato K, Kawamura T, Yamagiwa S. The "Senobi" breathing exercise ameliorates depression in obese women through up-regulation of sympathetic nerve activity and hormone secretion. Biomed Res. 2011 Apr;32(2):175-80. doi: 10.2220/biomedres.32.175.

    PubMed 21551954

  • Sato K, Kawamura T, Abo T. "Senobi" stretch ameliorates asthma symptoms by restoring autonomic nervous system balance. J Investig Med. 2010 Dec;58(8):968-70. doi: 10.231/JIM.0b013e3181f9167b.

    PubMed 20930645

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Senobi breathing exercises in people with Obesity, run by Riphah International University at 2 sites in Pakistan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jul 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Lung volume (time frame: changes from Baseline to 3 Months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05323500, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Jul 2022.

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