COPD patients try 6-Week Self-Care plan to boost quality of life
NCT ID NCT07068269
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested a 6-week self-management program for people with COPD. The program included education, breathing exercises, walking, strength training, and relaxation techniques. Researchers measured quality of life, exercise capacity, and mood in 42 participants aged 40-65. The goal was to see if this program helps patients manage their condition better than routine physical therapy alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Self-management program (education, breathing exercises, walking, strength training, relaxation, nutrition advice)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could help people with COPD feel better day-to-day, breathe easier, and manage their condition more confidently.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 42 participants. The results may not apply to everyone with COPD, and the program requires consistent effort.
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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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Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54700, Pakistan