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Yogic Breathing Exercise for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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Conditions

Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisMyasthenia Gravis

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Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

The aim of this study is to understand how well a 6-week virtual yogic breathing exercise program (YBEP) will improve breathing, speech, and emotional well-being in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Official Title

Yogic Breathing Exercise for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-11-01
Study Completion:2024-11-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:COMPLETED

Study ID

NCT05979688

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 90 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. 1. confirmed ALS or myasthenia gravis diagnosis
  2. 2. age \>18 yrs old;
  3. 3. ability to follow multistep commands,
  4. 4. on a stable dose of medications for \>60 days,
  5. 5. FVC ≥30% predicted,
  6. 6. access to internet and a computer or smartphone that can perform videoconferencing.
  1. 1. life expectancy is less than 6 months,
  2. 2. severe hearing or visual impairments that prevent online learning (breathing exercise), or
  3. 3. current participation in another clinical trial during the study period that can affect the outcomes of the study.

Contacts and Locations

Principal Investigator

Hon Yuen, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • Hon Yuen, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-11-01
Study Completion Date2024-11-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-11-01
Study Completion Date2024-11-01

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Myasthenia Gravis