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Effects of Tele-rehabilitation-Guided Qigong on Children and Adolescents With Asthma

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ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07883967

PhaseNA

Enrollment40

SponsorAntalya Health Sciences University

Age8 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Asthma Childhood

About this study

This study investigates the effects of a tele-rehabilitation-guided Qigong exercise program on pulmonary function, functional exercise capacity, and symptom control in children and adolescents with mild-to-moderate asthma. Participants aged 8 to 18 years will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in an 8-week, home-based, tele-rehabilitation-supervised Qigong exercise program in addition to standard medical care. The control group will continue receiving standard medical treatment and routine follow-up. The primary aim of the study is to evaluate changes in pulmonary function (spirometric parameters such as FEV1 and FVC) and functional exercise capacity measured by the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Secondary outcomes include asthma symptom control assessed via the Asthma Control Test (ACT/c-ACT) and health-related quality of life.

Interventions

Behavioral: Tele-rehabilitation-guided Qigong — An 8-week home-based Qigong exercise program delivered and supervised via tele-rehabilitation sessions in addition to standard medical asthma care.

Primary outcomes

Change from Baseline in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) (Baseline and Week 8)
Change from Baseline in 6-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD) (Baseline and Week 8)

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * Physician-confirmed diagnosis of asthma according to international guidelines (e.g., GINA criteria) for at least 6 months. * Age between 8 and 18 years at the time of enrollment. * Clinically stable asthma with no severe exacerbation or change in maintenance controller therapy in the past 4 weeks. * Ability to perform standard spirometry and functional exercise tests. * Access to an internet-connected device (smartphone, tablet, or computer) suitable for tele-rehabilitation video sessions. * Signed written informed consent by parent/legal guardian and assent by the child/adolescent. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of other chronic lung diseases (e.g., cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia). * Significant musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological disorders that impair the ability to perform physical exercise. * Recent systemic corticosteroid use or hospitalization due to an acute asthma exacerbation within the last 4 weeks. * Regular participation in structured mind-body practices (such as Qigong, Tai Chi, or Yoga) within the past 3 months. * Inability to comply with the study protocol or follow tele-rehabilitation instructions.

Study locations

Antalya Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Antalya, Antalya 07100 Turkey (Türkiye)

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-11-06.