Can a simple home breathing device keep COPD patients out of the hospital?
NCT ID NCT06970054
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a handheld breathing device (OPEP) at home, combined with aerobic exercise, can reduce serious flare-ups and hospital visits in people with moderate to severe COPD. About 312 participants aged 40-80 will be split into four groups: standard care, OPEP alone, exercise alone, or both together. They will use wearable monitors and follow training plans for 8 weeks, with follow-ups over two years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Oscillatory Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device and aerobic exercise
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a practical home-based program to reduce COPD flare-ups and hospital stays, improving daily life for people with moderate to severe COPD.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage study with 312 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions require daily effort, and long-term benefits or risks are not yet fully known.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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