Breathing exercise boosts rehab for COPD patients
NCT ID NCT01545011
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a special breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle training) to a standard 3-week pulmonary rehab program helps reduce shortness of breath more than rehab alone. It included 38 COPD patients with normal breathing muscle strength. The goal was to see if the extra training improves how they feel day-to-day.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises using a device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple add-on exercise to help COPD patients feel less short of breath during daily activities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 38 participants. The benefit may be small or not apply to people with weaker breathing muscles.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brest University Hospital
Brest, Brittany Region, 29200, France
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Hospital of Morlaix
Morlaix, Brittany Region, 29600, France
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