Effects of Structural Integration on Chest Wall Expansion Among COPD Patients (NCT07752420) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Structural Integration on Chest Wall Expansion Among COPD Patients
Pakistan52 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
The present study aims to investigate the effects of the 10-Series of Structural Integration on chest wall expansion in patients with stable COPD using a randomized controlled trial design. Participants receiving Structural Integration in addition to conventional pulmonary rehabilitation will be compared with those receiving conventional pulmonary rehabilitation alone. Chest wall expansion will serve as the primary outcome, while pulmonary function, dyspnea, functional exercise capacity, and quality of life may be evaluated as secondary outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinically diagnosed stable COPD according to GOLD criteria
* GOLD stage II or III
* No acute exacerbation within the previous four weeks
* Able to ambulate independently
* Medically cleared to participate in pulmonary rehabilitation
* Willing to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe cardiovascular disease contraindicating exercise
* Recent thoracic or abdominal surgery (\<6 months)
* Rib fractures or severe chest wall deformity
* Neurological disorders affecting mobility
* Active malignancy
* Severe osteoporosis with high fracture risk
* Previous Structural Integration treatment within the last year
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.