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Hands-On therapy may ease COPD breathing trouble

NCT ID NCT06865703

Symptom relief Sponsor: Beni-Suef University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether specific osteopathic techniques (rib rising and thoracic lymphatic pump) combined with a manual diaphragmatic release could improve breathing in 66 people with stable moderate-to-severe COPD, aged 60-75. Participants received the hands-on therapy, and researchers measured diaphragm movement and thickness using ultrasound, along with shortness of breath scores. The goal was to see if these gentle manual techniques can help ease breathing difficulties in COPD.

What this could mean

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Active substance
osteopathic manipulative techniques (rib rising, thoracic lymphatic pump) plus diaphragmatic release
What this could lead to
If effective, these hands-on techniques could offer a drug-free way to improve breathing and reduce shortness of breath in people with COPD.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not be generalizable. The techniques are manual and operator-dependent, and any benefit may be modest or temporary.

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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

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 75 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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* include Stable COPD patients * include Constant medication between the treatments. * include Aged from 60 TO 75 YEARS OLD * include moderate to severe COPD * include Smoker index \<400 * exclude Rib or vertebral fracture * exclude Skin disorder or scar in chest region or recent abdominal surgery. * exclude Unwilling to complete in study * exclude Cancer * exclude Cognitive impairment to understand orders * exclude severe osteoporosis * exclude Smoker index \>400

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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

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COPD

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy Beni Suef University

    Cairo, Egypt

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