CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Reflective Breathing Therapy Compared With Conventional Breathing Therapy in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) III-IV

Germany24 participantsStarted 2011-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether different types of breathing therapies in patients with COPD III-IV decrease dyspnea and increase activity.

Who can participate

Age range45 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * inpatient rehabilitation * COPD (Gold stage III and IV) Exclusion Criteria: * severe exacerbation in the last four weeks * acute infections * fever * neuritides * severe osteoporosis * skin disease * manic depression

What they're measuring

Change in BORG-Scale

Timeframe: Change from pre (minute o) in BORG-scale at directly post intervention (minute 60)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01478646

SponsorSchön Klinik Berchtesgadener Land

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-11

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