CompletedNot Applicable

Additive Effects of 4-7-8 Breathing Technique With Standard Management on Dyspnea, Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Patients With COPD.

Pakistan40 participantsStarted 2024-06-15

Plain-language summary

A heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough, expectoration and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) and/or alveoli (emphysema)-- cause persistent, often progressive, airflow obstruction. Breathing exercises help to manage dyspnea and reduced pulmonary function often seen in COPD patients. To handle respiratory complications COPD patients are advised to practice breathing techniques in conjunction with their prescribed medications.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 64 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults: aged (40-64 years) * Gender: Both males and females * Grade1- Grade 1-3 on Modified MRC dyspnea scale * COPD mild and moderate according to GOLD classification * Mild: FEV1 \> 80% predicted * Moderate: FEV1 \>50% predicted Exclusion Criteria: * Severe and very severe stage of COPD according to GOLD classification. * Patients having Acute exacerbation of COPD. * Patients diagnosed with acute infections. * Patients unable to follow commands/ instructions.

What they're measuring

Dyspnea

Timeframe: 4 weeks

pulmonary function

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Quality of Life of COPD patients

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06966063

SponsorFoundation University Islamabad

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-01

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