Which breathing technique works best for COPD? new study finds out
NCT ID NCT07402850
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two different breathing exercises for people with COPD, a long-term lung disease. 58 adults were split into two groups: one used a device that creates vibrations while breathing out, and the other used a special breathing technique. The goal was to see which method better improved lung function, cleared mucus, reduced shortness of breath, and improved quality of life over four weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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58 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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35 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 35 and 50 years * Both genders * Participants must have a confirmed diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) based on the GOLD 2023 guidelines * Clinically stable * History of Sputum Culture Exclusion Criteria: * Acute exacerbation of COPD * Severe cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders * Recent thoracic or abdominal surgery * Presence of other significant respiratory diseases * Unwillingness to participate or inability to comply with the study protocol
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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