This trial is enrolling 20 individuals with spinal cord injury to test the effect of Ujjayi yogic breathing on respiratory function, sleep quality, and pulmonary function. Ujjayi breathing is a slow, controlled breathing technique involving inhalation and exhalation through the nose while gently constricting the back of the throat. If included, participants will undergo 6 weeks of Ujjayi breathing training. Final testing will be performed after 6 weeks.
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- Participants will undergo 6 weeks of Ujjayi breathing training, starting with exhalation resistance (first three weeks) and progressing to both inhalation and exhalation resistance (second three weeks). - Ujjayi breathing is a slow, controlled breathing technique involving inhalation and exhalation through the nose while gently constricting the back of the throat. - Final testing will be performed after 6 weeks.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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