Can a simple breathing trick ease COPD symptoms?
NCT ID NCT07531771
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding alternate nostril breathing to standard pursed lip breathing helps people with mild COPD breathe better and feel better. About 40 adults aged 40-65 will be split into two groups: one does pursed lip breathing alone, the other does both techniques. Researchers will measure lung function and quality of life to see if the combination offers extra benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pursed lip breathing and alternate nostril breathing
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could point to a simple, drug-free way to improve breathing and quality of life for people with mild COPD.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvements might be small or not meaningful in daily life.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Foundation University Islamabad
RECRUITINGIslamabad, Pakistan