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Silent Breathing / Tonation Breathing Techniques (TBT) for Coronavirus

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Led By Vidya Krishnan, MD, MHS
Research Sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 and 8 weeks
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Summary

This trial tests special breathing and singing exercises to help people with chronic lung issues. It focuses on patients who have trouble breathing even after standard treatments. The exercises aim to improve lung function and make breathing easier. Singing has been explored as a beneficial activity for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), potentially improving lung function and quality of life.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 and 8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Secondary study objectives
Borg dyspnea score
Breath hold
FEV1
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Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Tonation Breathing Techniques (TBT) / Silent BreathingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Twice a week during the patient's 8 weeks of pulmonary rehabilitation: 1. For first 4 weeks, twice a week - 20 min of TBT guided by a facilitator virtually 2. Next 4 weeks, twice a week - 20 min of silent quiet breathing while sitting.
Group II: Silent Breathing / Tonation Breathing Techniques (TBT)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Twice a week during the patient's 8 weeks of pulmonary rehabilitation: 1. For first 4 weeks, twice a week - 20 min of silent quiet breathing while sitting. 2. Next 4 weeks, twice a week - 20 min of TBT guided by a facilitator virtually
Group III: Silent Breathing / Music Driven Vocal Exercises (MDVE)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Twice a week during the patient's 8 weeks of pulmonary rehabilitation: 1. For first 4 weeks, twice a week - 20 min of silent quiet breathing while sitting. 2. Next 4 weeks, twice a week - 20 min of MDVE guided by a facilitator in-person
Group IV: Music Driven Vocal Exercises (MDVE) / Silent BreathingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Twice a week during the patient's 8 weeks of pulmonary rehabilitation: 1. For first 4 weeks, twice a week - 20 min of MDVE guided by a facilitator in-person 2. Next 4 weeks, twice a week - 20 min of silent quiet breathing while sitting.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

MetroHealth Medical CenterLead Sponsor
115 Previous Clinical Trials
21,308 Total Patients Enrolled
Vidya Krishnan, MD, MHSPrincipal InvestigatorCase Western Reserve University, MetroHealth Campus
~0 spots leftby Sep 2025
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