Comparing two breathing exercises for people with chronic obstructive lung disease
Tests Pilates breathing against pursed lip breathing in adults with COPD.
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Registry title: Comparative Effects of Pilates Breathing and Pursed Lip Breathing on Chest Expension and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Key facts
- Where
- Rawalpindi, PakistanSee the site
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 40 and 64 years old?
Source: NCT07177976, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000Rawalpindi, PakistanTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Foundation University Islamabad
- Trial code
- NCT07177976
- Record updated
- 7 October 2025
- Original description
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a particular type of irreversible disease that may damage or obstruct airways and make it difficult to breath. This respiratiry condition may lead to shallow breathing.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparative Effects of Pilates Breathing and Pursed Lip Breathing on Chest Expension and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a particular type of irreversible disease that may damage or obstruct airways and make it difficult to breath. This respiratiry condition may lead to shallow breathing.
Breathing exercisers help to manage hyperventilation often seen in COPD patients. To handle respiratory complications patients are advised to practice breathing techniques along with pharmacological management
Inclusion: Age between 40-64 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: Patients diagnosed with acute infection; Moderate, severe and very severe stage of COPD according to GOLD classification; Patients having acute exerbation of COPD; Patients unable to follow command and instructions.