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Can a breathing routine ease COPD breathlessness?

NCT ID NCT07818187

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a structured breathing program called Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques, combined with a handheld positive expiratory pressure device, can improve breathing, sleep, and mood in people with COPD. The trial enrolls 60 adults aged 40 to 90 with diagnosed COPD. Participants practice the routine at home for 8 weeks and switch to the other approach, with breathing tests and questionnaires tracking changes over 16 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques combined with an oscillating positive expiratory pressure (O-PEP) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give people with COPD a simple, home-based breathing routine to ease breathlessness and improve daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study of 60 people, so results may not apply broadly. Breathing exercises may offer little benefit beyond standard care, and participants must stick to an 8-week home program.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Diagnosed with COPD by a pulmonologist, with spirometry confirming post-bronchodilator FEV₁/FVC \< 70% within the past 12 months 2. Aged between 40 and 90 years, receiving regular follow-up at the pulmonology outpatient clinic 3. Able to communicate and follow instructions in Mandarin or Taiwanese 4. Willing to participate and comply with home-based pulmonary rehabilitation intervention Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Active pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumothorax, or malignant respiratory disease 2. Severe cognitive impairment, intellectual disability, or communication disorder preventing instruction comprehension or intervention compliance 3. Currently in acute exacerbation of COPD, or primary diagnosis of bronchial asthma 4. GOLD Stage I COPD (mild, post-bronchodilator FEV₁ ≥ 80% predicted)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset Depression Dyspnea sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital

    Yilan, Taiwan, 260, Taiwan

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