PULMONARY REHABILITATION

This study tests whether a 3-month supervised maintenance program, including exercise and education sessions, can help people with COPD maintain improvements in breathing and quality of life after an initial 8-week pulmonary rehab program. About 86 adults aged 40-75 with moderate…

This study looks at whether a pulmonary rehabilitation program can help people with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer maintain muscle mass, improve lung function, and reduce inflammation. About 94 participants will take part while receiving standard cancer treatments like chemo…

This study tests whether playing breathing-focused video games can improve abnormal breathing patterns in adults aged 40-80 with Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS). Researchers will measure breathing mechanics, posture, and symptoms in 40 participants. The goal is to see if gami…

This study tests a new program called Mindful-Breath for people with COPD. It combines mindfulness, breathing exercises, and lifestyle coaching through group sessions and text messages. The goal is to see if it helps patients be more active, feel less stressed, and improve their …

This study looks at whether adding a sport called Street Racket (a simple racket game) to standard lung rehab is practical and well-liked by people with chronic lung disease. Twelve adults currently in a pulmonary rehab program will try it and fill out short surveys about how acc…

This study observes rehabilitation practices in intensive care units (ICUs) around the world for patients who need a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation) for at least 48 hours. Researchers want to understand what types of rehab are used, how often, and how they affect patie…

This study asks people with lung conditions who have completed a pulmonary rehabilitation program about their satisfaction. Researchers will also look at how rehab teams are organized across Turkey. The goal is to learn what works well and how to make care more patient-friendly. …

This study looks at whether adding breathing muscle training to standard rehab helps people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have lung disease. Researchers will measure changes in exercise ability, breathlessness, and a specific gene (HOTAIR) linked to inflammation. About 39 ad…