Box breathing added to short pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD breathlessness and exercise capacity

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Forty participants with mild COPD will be assigned to two groups: short-term pulmonary rehabilitation with usual pharmacologic care, or the same program plus box breathing practice. The short-term program is delivered over a brief multi-week course to maximize feasibility and adherence. Outcomes will include measures of dyspnea, functional capacity, and quality of life collected before and after the intervention. The trial aims to identify any additional benefit from teaching a structured box breathing technique alongside standard rehabilitation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 40-65 years
* Both genders (male and female)
* Grade 1-3 on mMRC scale of dyspnea
* COPD mild stage according to global initiative for chronic obstructive lung -disease (GOLD) classification; Mild = FEV1 greater than or equal to 80% predicted

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients having acute exerbation of COPD
* Patients diagnosed with acute infection (pmeumonia, T.B)
* Any orthopedic or neuromuscular condition that hinders participation in exercise training program
* Patients unable to follow command and instructions

Where it's running

• Foundation University Islamabad
  Islamabad, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Fanila Tamdeen, MSPT-CPT
• Email: fanilatamdeen69@gmail.com
• Phone: +923185085604

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.