Breathing workouts show promise for elderly COPD patients
NCT ID NCT07204431
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a respiratory physiotherapy program using PowerBreathe and PEP Therosold devices can improve lung function in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Sixty participants over age 65 were split into two groups to compare different breathing exercise protocols. Researchers measured changes in breathing strength and lung capacity using ultrasound and spirometry.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PowerBreathe and PEP Therosold devices
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help elderly COPD patients breathe easier and improve their lung function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all COPD patients, and the benefits might be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain
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