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Pilates for lungs: new study tests exercise program for COPD patients

NCT ID NCT07267858

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week Clinical Pilates program can improve lung function, chest mobility, motor performance, sleep, and quality of life in 38 people with mild (Gold A) COPD. Participants will attend two 60-minute sessions per week using soft balls and elastic bands. The goal is to see if this gentle exercise approach can help manage symptoms and improve daily living.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Clinical Pilates exercise programme
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people with mild COPD breathe easier, move better, and sleep more soundly.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone with COPD. The program requires regular attendance, and benefits may vary.

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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

38 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Jul 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

40 to 80 years

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: * Anyone diagnosed with COPD at GOLD stage A, duly identified in SClínico, registered with the USF and residing in the geographical area covered by the Guimarães UCC, whose participation is validated by their family doctor. Inclusion in the study implies participation in at least 60% of the programme sessions, namely 10. Exclusion Criteria: * People with a history of exacerbation of the disease less than 4 weeks ago, as the guidelines of the European Respiratory Society and the American Thoracic Society (2017) make a conditional recommendation on pulmonary rehabilitation after exacerbation and recommend waiting at least 3 weeks, severe osteoarticular limitation that prevents physical exercise, psychiatric illness or severe cognitive dysfunction, unstable comorbidities such as unstable ischaemic disease or decompensated heart failure, and exercise-induced hypoxemia refractory to oxygen administration.

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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)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Unidade de Cuidados na Comunidade de Guimarães

    Guimarães, 4800, Portugal

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