Can home breathing devices and exercise cut COPD hospital visits?
NCT ID NCT06970054
First seen Mar 27, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tests if using a home breathing device (OPEP) and doing aerobic exercise can reduce flare-ups and hospital stays for people with moderate to severe COPD. About 312 patients aged 40-80 will be split into four groups: standard care, OPEP alone, exercise alone, or both. They will be followed for up to two years to see which approach works best.
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Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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