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Simple breathing videos may ease COPD symptoms

NCT ID NCT06477367

Symptom relief Sponsor: Bartın Unıversity Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether teaching COPD patients breathing exercises through short videos could reduce shortness of breath, increase activity, and improve sleep. Sixty adults with COPD followed a 30-day program of pursed-lip and diaphragmatic breathing, guided by a 5-7 minute video sent via WhatsApp. Researchers measured changes in dyspnea severity, activity level, and sleep quality using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
video-based breathing exercises (pursed-lip and diaphragmatic)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way for COPD patients to manage breathlessness and improve daily life at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to all COPD patients, and benefits might be modest or short-lived.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18 and above * Diagnosed with COPD for at least six months * Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale score of at least 3 * Unable to complete the 6-minute walk test * Not previously participated in a respiratory exercise program Exclusion Criteria: * Having cognitive impairment * Not willing to participate in the study * Failure to perform respiratory exercises regularly * Having non-COPD lung diseases such as tuberculosis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset Dyspnea insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bartin University

    Bartın, Bartın, 74100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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