Breathing exercise boosts rehab for COPD patients
NCT ID NCT01545011
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding a special breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle training) to a standard 3-week pulmonary rehab program helps reduce shortness of breath more than rehab alone. It included 38 COPD patients with normal breathing muscle strength. The goal was to see if the extra training improves how they feel day-to-day.
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Locations
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Brest University Hospital
Brest, Brittany Region, 29200, France
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Hospital of Morlaix
Morlaix, Brittany Region, 29600, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises using a device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple add-on exercise to help COPD patients feel less short of breath during daily activities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 38 participants. The benefit may be small or not apply to people with weaker breathing muscles.
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