Can special breathing exercises boost muscle oxygen in COPD patients?

NCT ID NCT07267923

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two types of breathing muscle training in 24 people with COPD. One was traditional (using a handheld resistance device while sitting), and the other was functional (integrated into movement). Researchers measured muscle oxygen levels, shortness of breath, and fatigue after a short walk test. The goal was to see which training method better improves how muscles use oxygen after exercise.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises using a handheld resistance device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward better breathing exercise methods to improve oxygen use in muscles for people with COPD.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (24 people) looking only at short-term effects. It does not test long-term benefits or whether it changes disease progression.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gulhane Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, Keçiören, 06018, Turkey (Türkiye)

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