Comparative Effects of Benson's Relaxation Technique and Tai Chi in COPD

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

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.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Maximum Age: 50
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age40 to 50

• Bothmaleandfemale

• DiagnosedmoderatetosevereCOPDpatients

• Participants must be physicallyable to participate in Tai Chi or Benson relaxation technique

• Participantsmustbewillingtoparticipate

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Bahawalpur Victoria Hospital
RECRUITING
Chak Eighty-seven -twelve Left
Contact Information
Primary
imran amjad, Phd
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
03324390125
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-07-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-12-25
Participants
Target number of participants: 54
Treatments
Active_comparator: Benson'srelaxationtechnique
Benson's Relaxation Techniquealong with the standard COPD care and medication.
Experimental: TaiChi
Tai Chi relaxation Technique along with the standard COPD care and medication
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

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