Quality of LifeNCT07729267
Effect of Simha Pranayama and Bhramari Pranayama Relaxation Technique on Sleep and Quality of Life
A study testing Simha pranayama and Bhramari Pranayama in people with Quality of Life and Sleep, run by Mohtishim Ahmed at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Day end work related mental and muscular tension is quite common among young healthy individuals. This tension dramatically disturb sleeping pattern which also effects QoL. For this, two breathing relaxation yoga techniques namely Simha Pranayama and Bhramari Pranayama have been compared. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Quality of Life, Sleep
- What is being tested?
- Simha pranayama and Bhramari Pranayama
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 68 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 28 Jul 2026to 28 Aug 2026
- 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 50 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Both male and female active working class
Who cannot join
- acute asthmatic attack in last one month cough active hemoptysis cardiac instability
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Simha Pranayama (Lion's Breath) and Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breath) Yogic Relaxation Techniques on Sleep and Quality of Life Among Healthy Adults
Day end work related mental and muscular tension is quite common among young healthy individuals. This tension dramatically disturb sleeping pattern which also effects QoL. For this, two breathing relaxation yoga techniques namely Simha Pranayama and Bhramari Pranayama have been compared.
The study aims to compare the effects of Simha Pranayama and Bhramari Pranayama on sleep and QoL among healthy adult individuals.
It was a randomized clinical trial. Sample size of 68 was calculated by keeping 95% confidence interval and 0.05 margin of error. Subjects were selected through convenient sampling technique and then allocated by simple randomization process through sealed opaque envelope into Group A (Simha Pranayama) or Group B (Bhramari Pranayama). Subjects perform yoga techniques for 1 month. A booklet and recorded video was provided to read and follow the steps. Pre-treatment assessment was done before start of yoga therapy. Post treatment evaluation was done by assessing sleep through Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Questionnaire and QoL via SF-36 Questionnaire.
- Conditions
- Quality of Life, Sleep
- Being tested
- Simha pranayama, Bhramari Pranayama
- Keywords
- Simha Pranayama, Lion's Breath, Bhramari Pranayama, Humming Bee Breath, Relaxation Technique, Sleep, Quality of Life
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Simha pranayamaOther
- Find a Comfortable Seat: Kneel on the floor and sit back on your heels (Vajrasana). Alternatively, you can sit cross-legged.
- Ground Your Hands: Rest your palms on your knees. Spread your fingers wide, splaying them like a lion's claws, and press them firmly down.
- Engage the Posture: Lean your torso slightly forward. Keep your back straight, lengthen your spine, and open your chest.
- Prepare to Breathe: Take a deep, steady inhalation through your nose.
Bhramari PranayamaOther
- Find a comfortable seat: Sit cross-legged on the floor or straight on a chair with your spine erect and shoulders relaxed.
- Form Shanmukhi Mudra (Face Lock): Bring your hands to your face to block your external senses.
- Inhale deeply: Take a long, slow breath in through both nostrils, filling your lungs completely.
- Exhale with a hum: As you exhale slowly through your nose, keep your mouth closed and make a steady, smooth humming sound (like "Mmmmmm...").
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Simha Pranayama Relaxation Technique | Active comparator | 34 healthy adults will perform Simha Pranayama and their sleep and quality of life will be accessed Receives: Other: Simha pranayama |
| Bhramari Pranayama Relaxation technique | Active comparator | 34 healthy adults will perform Bhramari Pranayama and their sleep and quality of life will be accessed Receives: Other: Bhramari Pranayama |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Sleep
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a standardized self-report questionnaire developed to assess subjective sleep quality. It consists of 19 self-rated items, which are combined into 7 component scores. Outcome Measure: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index . It is a validated self-administered questionnaire that assesses subjective sleep quality over the preceding month. It comprises 19 self-rated items grouped into seven components, each scored from 0 to 3. The component scores are summed to obtain a global score ranging from 0 to 21, where 0 represents the best sleep quality and 21 represents the poorest sleep quality. A global score greater than 5 is indicative of poor sleep quality and clinically significant sleep disturbance.
Measured: End of 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Physical function
Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. The questionnaire assesses health-related quality of life across eight domains. Each domain is transformed to a 0-100 scale, where 0 represents the worst possible health status and 100 represents the best possible health status. Higher scores indicate better health-related quality of life.
Measured: End of 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Jul 2026
- Study start28 Jul 2026
- Primary completion28 Aug 2026
- Study completion28 Aug 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Quality of LifeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mohtishim Ahmed
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Green International University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Mohtishim Ahmed, Green International University
- Investigators
- Mohtishim Ahmed, MSPT, DPT, Principal investigator, Green International University, Lahore
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07729267
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GIU/REC/26-61
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 21 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 15 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Simha Pranayama (Lion's Breath) and Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breath) Yogic Relaxation Techniques on Sleep and Quality of Life Among Healthy Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07729267
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GIU/REC/26-61
- Conditions
- Quality of Life, Sleep
- Keywords
- Simha Pranayama, Lion's Breath, Bhramari Pranayama, Humming Bee Breath, Relaxation Technique, Sleep, Quality of Life
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Mohtishim AhmedUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Green International University
- Study start
- 28 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Aug 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Day end work related mental and muscular tension is quite common among young healthy individuals. This tension dramatically disturb sleeping pattern which also effects QoL. For this, two breathing relaxation yoga techniques namely Simha Pranayama and Bhramari Pranayama have been compared.
The study aims to compare the effects of Simha Pranayama and Bhramari Pranayama on sleep and QoL among healthy adult individuals.
It was a randomized clinical trial. Sample size of 68 was calculated by keeping 95% confidence interval and 0.05 margin of error. Subjects were selected through convenient sampling technique and then allocated by simple randomization process through sealed opaque envelope into Group A (Simha Pranayama) or Group B (Bhramari Pranayama). Subjects perform yoga techniques for 1 month. A booklet and recorded video was provided to read and follow the steps. Pre-treatment assessment was done before start of yoga therapy. Post treatment evaluation was done by assessing sleep through Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Questionnaire and QoL via SF-36 Questionnaire.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Simha Pranayama Relaxation Technique | Active comparator | Other: Simha pranayama34 healthy adults will perform Simha Pranayama and their sleep and quality of life will be accessed |
| Bhramari Pranayama Relaxation technique | Active comparator | Other: Bhramari Pranayama34 healthy adults will perform Bhramari Pranayama and their sleep and quality of life will be accessed |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Both male and female active working class
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- acute asthmatic attack in last one month cough active hemoptysis cardiac instability
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Simha pranayama* Find a Comfortable Seat: Kneel on the floor and sit back on your heels (Vajrasana). Alternatively, you can sit cross-legged. * Ground Your Hands: Rest your palms on your knees. Spread your fingers wide, splaying them like a lion's claws, and press them firmly down. * Engage the Posture: Lean your torso slightly forward. Keep your back straight, lengthen your spine, and open your chest. * Prepare to Breathe: Take a deep, steady inhalation through your nose. | Other | Simha Pranayama Relaxation Technique |
| Bhramari Pranayama* Find a comfortable seat: Sit cross-legged on the floor or straight on a chair with your spine erect and shoulders relaxed. * Form Shanmukhi Mudra (Face Lock): Bring your hands to your face to block your external senses. * Inhale deeply: Take a long, slow breath in through both nostrils, filling your lungs completely. * Exhale with a hum: As you exhale slowly through your nose, keep your mouth closed and make a steady, smooth humming sound (like "Mmmmmm..."). | Other | Bhramari Pranayama Relaxation technique |
Primary outcome
Sleep
Time frame: End of 4 weeks
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a standardized self-report questionnaire developed to assess subjective sleep quality. It consists of 19 self-rated items, which are combined into 7 component scores. Outcome Measure: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index . It is a validated self-administered questionnaire that assesses subjective sleep quality over the preceding month. It comprises 19 self-rated items grouped into seven components, each scored from 0 to 3. The component scores are summed to obtain a global score ranging from 0 to 21, where 0 represents the best sleep quality and 21 represents the poorest sleep quality. A global score greater than 5 is indicative of poor sleep quality and clinically significant sleep disturbance.
1 secondary outcome
Physical function
Time frame: End of 4 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Mohtishim Ahmed, MSPT, DPT principal investigator
Green International University, Lahore
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Simha pranayama and Bhramari Pranayama in people with Quality of Life and Sleep, run by Mohtishim Ahmed at 1 site 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 1 inclusion and 1 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 15 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site 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?
Sleep (time frame: End of 4 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 15 Oct 2026.