Study of Diaphragmatic Breathing to Treat Bloating and Distension Using the Mayo Bloating Questionnaire

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing exercises in reducing bloating and distension. The study uses the Mayo Bloating Questionnaire MBQ to measure changes in symptoms before and after the breathing technique intervention. Participants will first complete the MBQ and then receive a 30-minute face-to-face training session with a physical therapist on diaphragmatic breathing techniques. They will be asked to practice these breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes twice daily over a 4-week period. During this time, participants will be contacted by phone and through an electronic health record portal to monitor progress and address any questions. At the end of the 4 weeks, participants will complete the MBQ again and report their adherence to the breathing exercises. The questionnaire will also gather information on any side effects, attitudes toward the therapy, willingness to continue self-guided breathing, and whether they would recommend the therapy to others. The main outcome measured is the change in the MBQ score from baseline to 4 weeks.

Diaphragmatic Breathing for the Treatment of Bloating and Distension