Comparative Effects of Wim Hoff Method and Box Breathing Method in Mild COPD (NCT07506317) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Effects of Wim Hoff Method and Box Breathing Method in Mild COPD
Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2025-01-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to support the role of effective, non-pharmacological interventions in the management of the symptoms of mild Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or the anxiety, dyspnea, and peak expiratory flow rate decline. The main questions it aims to answer are
* There are no significant effects of wim hoff breathing and box breathing technique on dyspnea, anxiety, and PEFR in mild COPD patients.
* There are significant effects of wim hoff breathing and box breathing technique on dyspnea, anxiety, and PEFR in mild COPD patients.
There 2 study groups, group A received box breathing technique and Group B of mild COPD patients received wim hoff breathing technique.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and female patients
* Age 35 and 50 years
* Patients diagnosed with mild COPD with and FEV1 80%-85% of predicted.
* Participants should have physical and cognitive ability to perform and understand exercises.
* Participants who quit smoking over 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of other respiratory conditions (asthma, interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis) excluded.
* Patients of cardiovascular conditions were not included.
* Neurological or psychiatric and cognitive disorders excluded.
* Recent history of COPD hospitalization.
* Participants formally engage in pulmonary rehabilitation programs in last 6 months.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.