Ancient breathing techniques put to the test for COPD relief

NCT ID NCT07719192

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether two simple breathing exercises—alternate nostril breathing and bellows breath—can help people with COPD clear mucus from their lungs, improve lung function, and feel better day-to-day. About 54 participants will practice one of the techniques for 15–20 minutes daily over 3–4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in lung capacity, mucus clearance, and quality of life to see if these low-cost, drug-free methods offer real benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: alternate nostril breathing and bellows breath (pranayama-based breathing techniques)
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple, cost-free breathing exercises could offer COPD patients a way to clear mucus and improve lung function at home.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to all COPD patients. The exercises require proper instruction and may not help everyone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 54 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

10 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosed case of copd patients * Age group:above 10 years * Clinically stable * Able to understand or perform breathing exercise Exclusion Criteria: * current acute pulmonary infection * History of pneumothorax or hemoptysis * Patients who was in stage 4 of functional classification of fatigue,palpation,dyspnea or anginal pain

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset

As listed by the trial registrant

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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

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Ancient breathing techniques put to the test for COPD relief

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