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Can rain sounds make breathing exercises work better for COPD?

NCT ID NCT07820059

Symptom relief Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 15, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether pranayama breathing exercises, done to the sound of rain, can ease breathlessness and improve confidence in daily activities for people with COPD. The trial enrolls 114 adults with mild to moderate COPD and assigns them to one of three groups: pranayama with rain sounds, pranayama alone, or usual care. Participants practice at home twice a day for six weeks using a phone video, with daily reminder messages, and researchers measure self-efficacy, dyspnea severity, and lung function before and after.

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Active substance
pranayama breathing exercises, with or without rain sounds
What this could lead to
If it helps, this could give people with COPD a free, low-risk home practice to ease breathlessness alongside their usual care.
What could go wrong
Breathing exercises may not move the needle on lung function, and any gains could come from the routine and reminders rather than the rain sounds. Results from one group of patients may not apply to everyone with COPD.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 114 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • 18 years of age and older * Diagnosed with COPD at least 6 months prior based on pulmonary function test results * Stage 1 (FEV1 \> 80%), Stage 2 (50% ≤ FEV1 \< 80%), and Stage 3 (30% ≤ FEV1 \< 50%) patients meeting GOLD 2021 criteria * No nasal breathing obstruction * Possessing sufficient cognitive ability to understand questions, * No visual or hearing problems, * No communication problems, * Using a smartphone * At least literate * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * • Those who do not wish to continue the practice * Those who experience difficulties during the practice * Those who begin using any alternative treatment in addition to standard care other than pranayama breathing exercises

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Conditions

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Dyspnea

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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