Extra breathing workouts may ease COPD breathlessness
NCT ID NCT01545011
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at whether adding special breathing muscle training to a standard 3-week lung rehab program helps reduce shortness of breath in people with COPD. The 38 participants all had normal breathing muscle strength. The goal was to see if the combined approach works better than rehab alone.
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Locations
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Brest University Hospital
Brest, Brittany Region, 29200, France
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Hospital of Morlaix
Morlaix, Brittany Region, 29600, France
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