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Breathe easy: yoga breathing may ease COPD stress

NCT ID NCT06404008

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested a 15-minute controlled breathing routine (REST) in 20 adults with COPD who reported high stress. Participants learned three yoga breathing techniques and practiced them twice daily for a week with remote guidance. The study aimed to see if the routine was feasible and acceptable, and measured changes in stress and breathlessness. Because it's a small early trial, results are preliminary and not yet proof of effectiveness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
controlled breathing protocol (yoga breathing techniques)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help COPD patients manage stress and breathlessness at home.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests feasibility, not effectiveness, and relies on self-reported measures.

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Study facts

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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

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of spirometry confirmed COPD (FEV1/FVC \<0.70 + FEV1\<80%) * Perceived Stress Scale \> 13 * Age \>40 years old * Able to read, write, and speak in English * Able to attend 1 in person training session and 1 in person trial sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Current regular practice of breathing exercises or pranayama * No access to internet or telephone * Recent hospitalization for COPD exacerbation or any reason in the past 30 days * Other primary lung disease (ILD, asthma, bronchiectasis) by self-report or chart review * Non-correctable hearing impairment (i.e. hearing impairment despite hearing aids) * Severe cognitive impairment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset Dyspnea

As listed by the trial registrant

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COPD Dyspnea Stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ascension Seton Medical Center

    Austin, Texas, 78705, United States

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