Could a digital device help COPD patients breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT07346261
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a digital breathing trainer that helps COPD patients strengthen their breathing muscles through forceful inhales and exhales. Sixty participants with moderate to severe COPD will use the device twice daily for eight weeks, alongside standard rehab. Researchers will measure changes in lung function and how far patients can walk in six minutes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Digital Sonmol Respiratory Muscle Trainer (device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a convenient home-based way to improve breathing and exercise ability in people with COPD.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, and the device is not yet proven to be effective. Results may not apply to all COPD patients.
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