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Walking away from COPD symptoms: simple exercise may ease anxiety and breathlessness

NCT ID NCT07185659

Symptom relief Sponsor: Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week program of walking and elastic band exercises can improve anxiety, depression, breathlessness, sleep, and quality of life in people with COPD. 68 participants will either do the exercise program plus standard care or just wear a smart bracelet to track steps and sleep. Researchers will measure changes using questionnaires and a six-minute walk test.

What this could mean

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Active substance
walking exercise and elastic band resistance training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help COPD patients feel less anxious, breathe easier, and sleep better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 68 participants. The results may not apply to all COPD patients, and improvements might be modest or not last long.

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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

About 68 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2021

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

40 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Participants were recruited according to the following criteria. Inclusion Criteria: * Inpatients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria. * Age ≥ 40 years. * Post-bronchodilator FEV₁/FVC ratio \< 70%. * History of smoking. * Ability to perform walking exercises. * Willingness of the patient or a family member to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Panic disorder. * Presence of delirium with inability to cooperate. * Currently receiving cancer treatment. * Angina pectoris or myocardial infarction within the past 3 months. * Currently undergoing high-intensity rehabilitation exercises.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital

    RECRUITING

    New Taipei City, Xindian Dist., 23142, Taiwan

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