Can vibration therapy help COPD patients breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT07509606

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how different frequencies of whole body vibration affect lung function, breathing muscles, arm strength, flexibility, and quality of life in healthy adults and people with moderate to severe COPD. About 102 participants will try three vibration frequencies in random order, with a week break in between. The goal is to find the best vibration dose to help COPD patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: whole body vibration
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help determine the best vibration frequency to improve breathing, strength, and daily life for people with COPD.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study looking at immediate effects only. Results may not lead to a proven treatment, and benefits may not last or apply to all patients.

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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) WHOLE BODY VIBRATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Cheng Kung University Hospital
RECRUITING

Tainan, 701, Taiwan

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