Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing and Deep Breathing Exercise on Increasing Peripheral Oxygen Satu… (NCT07646002) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing and Deep Breathing Exercise on Increasing Peripheral Oxygen Saturation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Indonesia46 participantsStarted 2026-03-10
Plain-language summary
This study aims to determine the effect of Balloon Blowing and Deep Breathing Exercise on Increasing Peripheral Oxygen Saturation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The main question it aims to answer is:
1\. What is the effect of balloon blowing breathing exercise on peripheral oxygen saturation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients? Participants performed the exercise on the day agreed upon with the researcher. Respondents performed balloon-blowing breathing exercises twice daily for 7 days. These exercises consisted of deep breathing exercises followed by a slow balloon-blowing technique in three cycles per session, with a 1-minute rest interval between cycles. Each cycle included a deep breath for 3-4 seconds, a breath hold for 2-3 seconds, and a slow breath into the balloon for 5-8 seconds, repeated four times. Oxygen saturation was measured after the intervention on the seventh day to assess the effect of the exercise on peripheral oxygen saturation.
Researchers compared the intervention and control groups to determine whether there was a significant difference between respondents who performed deep breathing exercises and balloon-blowing (intervention) and those who performed only deep breathing exercises (control).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18-60 years, diagnosed with mild to moderate COPD, or with other medical conditions but a history of COPD, able and calm to follow instructions to inhale using the balloon blowing technique, and willing to be studied with informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with severe shortness of breath, patients on respiratory support, and abnormal hemoglobin levels. Dropout criteria included discontinuation of the study and respondents not undergoing the appropriate intervention.
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.
1This trial tested balloon blowing and deep breathing exercises to improve oxygen saturation in people with COPD — is there enough evidence from studies like this one to suggest these techniques could be worth trying as part of my care plan?
2Since this trial has already been completed, has my doctor seen or reviewed any of the results, and what did they show about whether oxygen levels actually improved with these exercises?
3This study is listed under 'not applicable' for phase, which often means it's testing a non-drug technique rather than a medication — does that mean the risks are lower, and are there any situations where these breathing exercises could actually be harmful for someone with my level of COPD?
4How do balloon blowing and deep breathing exercises compare to the breathing techniques I might already be doing, or that are recommended in standard COPD treatment guidelines?
5Would it make sense to work with a respiratory therapist or pulmonary rehabilitation program to try these kinds of exercises, rather than attempting them on my own based on what this trial studied?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.