Yogic Breathing Exercise for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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).

Conditions

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis

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Study overview

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).

Yogic Breathing Exercise for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Yogic Breathing Exercise for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Condition
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

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

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. confirmed ALS or myasthenia gravis diagnosis
  • 2. age \>18 yrs old;
  • 3. ability to follow multistep commands,
  • 4. on a stable dose of medications for \>60 days,
  • 5. FVC ≥20% predicted,
  • 6. Score of either 2 or 3 on the ALSFRS-R "Speech" subscale, and
  • 7. access to internet and a computer or smartphone that can perform videoconferencing.
  • 1. life expectancy is less than 6 months,
  • 2. severe hearing or visual impairments that prevent online learning (breathing exercise), or
  • 3. current participation in another clinical trial during the study period that can affect the outcomes of the study.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Alabama at Birmingham,

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

Study Record Dates

2025-08-28