Comparing Bensons Relaxation Technique and Tai Chi for Adults Aged 40 to 50 with COPD to Improve Breathing and Quality of Life

What this Trial Is About

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD is a progressive lung condition that causes breathing difficulties, fatigue, and anxiety, impacting patients quality of life. Researchers are evaluating the effects of two non-drug methods, Bensons Relaxation Technique and Tai Chi, to see how they may help improve breathlessness, physical endurance, and overall well-being in people with moderate to severe COPD. This is a randomized clinical trial conducted at Bahawalpur Victoria Hospital involving adults aged 40 to 50 years. The trial compares two groups one practicing Bensons Relaxation Technique and the other practicing Tai Chi. Both groups will perform their assigned exercises five days a week for 45 minutes over eight weeks, in addition to their standard COPD care and medications. Bensons Relaxation involves steps to trigger the bodys relaxation response and breathing exercises, while Tai Chi focuses on gentle movements combined with controlled breathing. Participants will be assessed at the start and after eight weeks using tools like the Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale, Six Minute Walk Test, and spirometry to measure lung function and breathlessness. They will also complete the St. Georges Respiratory Questionnaire to evaluate quality of life. Data will be analyzed using statistical software to compare the effects of the two techniques. The study will monitor participants throughout the eight-week period to observe changes related to their COPD symptoms and physical endurance.

Effects of Benson's Relaxation and Tai Chi in COPD