Can simple breathing techniques ease COPD symptoms?
NCT ID NCT07506317
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two breathing techniques—Wim Hof method and box breathing—in 60 people with mild COPD. The goal was to see if these exercises could reduce anxiety and breathlessness and improve lung function. Participants practiced one of the two techniques, and researchers measured changes in peak flow, lung volume, anxiety scores, and breathlessness ratings.
What this could mean
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Active substance
breathing techniques (Wim Hof method and box breathing)
What this could lead to
If effective, these breathing exercises could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and breathlessness in people with mild COPD.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all COPD patients, and the techniques may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Bahawal Victoria Hospital BVH Bahawalpur
Chak Four Hundred Fifty-four, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan