Optimizing Fitness: Post Bariatric Surgery With Modified Qigong Breathing Exercise

Last updated: March 9, 2025
Sponsor: MTI University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Weight Loss

Treatment

Control

Modified Qigong Breathing Exercise

Clinical Study ID

NCT06763718
P.T.REC/012/005533
  • Ages 18-25
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Bariatric surgery has been reported to be the most effective treatment option for losing and maintaining body weight and improving comorbidities and mortality associated with morbid obesity. Nevertheless, even though physical activity is recommended to optimize bariatric surgery results. Very little is known, about whether engaging in an exercise program after surgery can provide additional improvement in health outcomes. While to date there are relatively few researches studied the effect of exercise in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. This study was conducted to explore the influence of Modified Qigong Breathing Exercise on pulmonary function, endurance and fitness on post bariatric surgery patients.

Qigong as ancient Chinese traditional medicine have been documented to be effective in treating obesity. Literature showing that the desire to eat and the feeling of hunger, along with prospective food consumption in patients with obesity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Both male and fem

  • age ranged from 18-25 years old

  • at least 6 months after BS

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with nerve root compression

  • spine disorders

  • spinal fracture

  • previous spinal surgery

  • pregnancy

  • lower limb injury

  • Any contraindication to the exercise therapy

Study Design

Total Participants: 100
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Control
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 05, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
March 10, 2025

Study Description

Bariatric surgery has been reported to be the most effective treatment option for losing and maintaining body weight and improving comorbidities and mortality associated with morbid obesity. Nevertheless, even though physical activity is recommended to optimize bariatric surgery results. Very little is known, about whether engaging in an exercise program after surgery can provide additional improvement in health outcomes. While to date there are relatively few researches studied the effect of exercise in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. This study was conducted to explore the influence of Modified Qigong Breathing Exercise on pulmonary function,endurance and fitness on post bariatric surgery patients.

Bariatric surgery has been reported to be the most effective treatment option for losing and maintaining body weight and improving comorbidities and mortality associated with morbid obesity. Nevertheless, even though physical activity is recommended to optimize bariatric surgery results. Very little is known, about whether engaging in an exercise program after surgery can provide additional improvement in health outcomes. While to date there are relatively few researches studied the effect of exercise in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.

Qigong as ancient Chinese traditional medicine have been documented to be effective in treating obesity. Literature showing that the desire to eat and the feeling of hunger, along with prospective food consumption in patients with obesity .

Connect with a study center

  • faculty of ohysical therapy Cairo University

    Cairo,
    Egypt

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