Additional Effects of Box Breathing Technique With Short Term Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Dyspnea and Functional Capacity in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Conditions studied: Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive (COPD)

In brief

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is progressive and irreversible respiratory condition characterized by persistent airflow limitation leading to dyspnea and reduced functional capacity. Pulmonary rehabilitation along with different technqiues of breathing exercises reduces dyspnea and enhance functional capacity by improving ventilatory efficiency, respiratory muscle control and overall exercise tolerance in patients with COPD.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07518472

Run by

Foundation University Islamabad

People needed

40

Starts

2026-02-28

Expected to finish

2026-05-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-08

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age between 40-65 years
• Both genders (male and female)
• Grade 1-3 on mMRC scale of dyspnea
• COPD mild stage according to global initiative for chronic obstructive lung -disease (GOLD) classification; Mild = FEV1 greater than or equal to 80% predicted

You may not qualify if…

• Patients having acute exerbation of COPD
• Patients diagnosed with acute infection (pmeumonia, T.B)
• Any orthopedic or neuromuscular condition that hinders participation in exercise training program
• Patients unable to follow command and instructions

Where it is running

• Foundation University Islamabad — Islamabad, Pakistan (enrolling)

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