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Can core training help COPD patients breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT06510686

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mustafa Ertuğrul Yaşa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two types of exercise programs in 36 people with COPD: one focused on breathing muscles and the other on core (abdominal and back) muscles. The goal was to see which better improves diaphragm function, breathing strength, exercise ability, and quality of life. Participants did either breathing exercises or core exercises, and researchers measured changes in muscle strength, lung function, and daily activity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
breathing exercises and core stabilization exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective exercise program for people with COPD to improve their breathing and daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all COPD patients. The exercises may not lead to meaningful improvements over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COPD

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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