Effects of Yoga Versus Conventional Physiotherapy on Fatigue, Lung Function, and Exercise Ability in Adults with Sarcoidosis

What this Trial Is About

Sarcoidosis is a complex disease that can affect many organs and systems, most commonly the lungs, leading to reduced lung capacity, muscle weakness, and symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue. It mostly occurs in young and middle-aged adults and impacts quality of life through physical and emotional challenges, including anxiety and depression. This research aims to compare the effects of yogic techniques and conventional physiotherapy on lung function, exercise capacity, fatigue, mental health, sleep, and overall quality of life in patients with sarcoidosis at various stages. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a conventional physiotherapy program or a yoga program, both supervised by a physiotherapist. Each program involves two days per week of group-based tele-rehabilitation and three days of home exercises tracked with a diary over 8 weeks. The physiotherapy group will perform strengthening and breathing exercises, including resistance training and thoracic expansion, while the yoga group will practice pranayama breathing techniques and yoga postures. Both groups will also engage in aerobic walking exercises three days per week. During the study, participants will undergo assessments at the start and after 8 weeks, including lung function tests, exercise capacity tests, fatigue and dyspnea evaluations, mental health scales, sleep quality, and quality of life questionnaires. The research team will monitor these measures to understand the effects of each program. The total participation time is 8 weeks, with close supervision and standardized rehabilitation exercises to support patient well-being and gather comprehensive data.

Comparison of the Effects of Yoga and Conventional Physiotherapy Programs in Sarcoidosis