Effects of Benson's Relaxation and Tai Chi in COPD

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Conditions studied: COPD

In brief

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disorder that significantly impacts respiratory function and quality of life. As COPD patients often experience symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, and anxiety, non-pharmacological interventions like Benson's Relaxation Technique and Tai Chi are gaining attention for their potential benefits in managing these symptoms.This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Benson's Relaxation Technique and Tai Chi on improving dyspnea, physical endurance, and quality of life in COPD patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07076667

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

54

Starts

2025-07-03

Expected to finish

2026-12-25

Last updated by the study team

2025-07-22

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age40 to 50
• Bothmaleandfemale
• DiagnosedmoderatetosevereCOPDpatients
• Participants must be physicallyable to participate in Tai Chi or Benson relaxation technique
• Participantsmustbewillingtoparticipate

You may not qualify if…

• Pulmonaryhypertension
• Congenitalheartdisease(recentmyocardialinfarction,unstableangina,or uncontrolled hypertension)
• Spinal deformities
• Lossof consciousness

Where it is running

• Bahawalpur Victoria Hospital — Chak Four Hundred Fifty-four, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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