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Breathing workouts show promise for elderly COPD patients

NCT ID NCT07204431

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Católica de Ávila Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a respiratory physiotherapy program using PowerBreathe and PEP Therosold devices can improve lung function in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Sixty participants over age 65 were split into two groups to compare different breathing exercise protocols. Researchers measured changes in breathing strength and lung capacity using ultrasound and spirometry.

What this could mean

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Active substance
PowerBreathe and PEP Therosold devices
What this could lead to
If effective, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help elderly COPD patients breathe easier and improve their lung function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all COPD patients, and the benefits might be modest.

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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

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 110 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive disease. * Patients older than 65 years. * Patients under age. * Patients with cognitive ability to perform spirometry. * Patients with physical ability to perform spirometry. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients without functional limitations in the respiratory system. * Patients under 65 years of age. * Patients with no cognitive ability to perform spirometry. * Patients without physical ability to perform spirometry.

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Conditions

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

    Salamanca, Spain

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