Walking away from COPD symptoms: simple exercise may ease anxiety and breathlessness

NCT ID NCT07185659

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week program of walking and elastic band exercises can improve anxiety, depression, breathlessness, sleep, and quality of life in people with COPD. 68 participants will either do the exercise program plus standard care or just wear a smart bracelet to track steps and sleep. Researchers will measure changes using questionnaires and a six-minute walk test.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: walking exercise and elastic band resistance training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help COPD patients feel less anxious, breathe easier, and sleep better.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 68 participants. The results may not apply to all COPD patients, and improvements might be modest or not last long.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital
RECRUITING

New Taipei City, Xindian Dist., 23142, Taiwan

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