Can 'Box Breathing' help COPD patients catch their breath?

NCT ID NCT07518472

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding a simple breathing technique called 'box breathing' to a short, 3-week pulmonary rehab program can reduce shortness of breath and improve physical function in people with mild COPD. Forty adults aged 40-65 will participate. The goal is to see if this combination helps them breathe easier and move better in daily life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: box breathing technique plus short-term pulmonary rehabilitation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease breathlessness and improve daily activity for people with mild COPD.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants over 3 weeks. Results may not apply to all COPD stages, and the breathing technique may not add much benefit beyond standard rehab.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset Dyspnea lung disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PULMONARY DISEASE, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE (COPD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Foundation University Islamabad
RECRUITING

Islamabad, Pakistan

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