Breathe easy: relaxation techniques show promise for COPD patients
NCT ID NCT07635446
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two easy relaxation methods—Laura Mitchell's technique and Benson's relaxation response—in 38 adults aged 40–60 with moderate to severe COPD. Participants will practice one of the techniques for 15–20 minutes daily over 6 weeks. The goal is to see which method better reduces anxiety, improves sleep quality, and eases fatigue.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 38 people
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- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- 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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40 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: \- Gender: Male and Female * Age: 40 to 60 years * Patients diagnosed with COPD * Willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with Exacerbations within past 4 weeks * Cardiac Diseases (Acute MI, Congestive Heart Failure) * Neuromuscular Disorder * Recent lung diseases * Hemodynamic instability * Respiratory failure
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Locations
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Gulab Devi Hospital
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 40100, Pakistan
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