Can special breathing exercises help COPD patients breathe easier? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07415746
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether a pulmonary rehabilitation program that includes inspiratory muscle training (using a device called Powerbreathe) can improve diaphragm function in people with COPD. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure diaphragm movement and thickness before and after the program. The goal is to see if these exercises help reduce symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue. The study plans to enroll 46 adults aged 40 and older with stable COPD.
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Active substance
Pulmonary rehabilitation with inspiratory muscle training (Powerbreathe device) and resistance/aerobic exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that combining inspiratory muscle training with standard rehab improves diaphragm function and reduces symptoms like shortness of breath in COPD patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (46 participants) that is not yet recruiting. It focuses on measuring changes, not on proving a new treatment works, so results may not lead to a new therapy.
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Teaching and Assistance Unit in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Belém, Pará, 66093605, Brazil
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