Effect of Breathıng Exercıse Applıed to Indıvıduals Wıth Copd on Respıratory Functıon, Dyspnea and Qualıty of Lıfe

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Quality of Life

• Registration Number: NCT06706297
• Lead Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University

Brief Summary

Purpose of the research This research was designed to determine the effect of breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD on respiratory function, dyspnea and quality of life.

Hypotheses of the Research H0a: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has no effect on the respiratory function test FEV1/FVC.

H1a: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has an effect on the respiratory function test FEV1/FVC.

H0b: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has no effect on dyspnea.

H1b: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has an effect on dyspnea.

H0c: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has no effect on quality of life.

H1c: Breathing exercise applied to individuals diagnosed with COPD has an effect on the quality of life.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-07-01
• Study Completion: 2024-07-25
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-22
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-26
• Last Update Posted: 2024-11-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosed with COPD for at least 1 year, confirmed by pulmonary function test
• Those who voluntarily accepted to participate in the research
• Those aged 18 and over,
• Individuals who have access to the hospital

Exclusion Criteria

• In COPD exacerbation period,
• Having a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis,
• Those with obesity,
• Those with physical disabilities (vision, hearing, walking, etc.),
• Those who are pregnant,
• Illiterate
• Diagnosed with another disease that significantly affects the respiratory system (scoliosis, lung cancer, abdominal tumor, etc.).
• Patients who have previously participated in an exercise program will be excluded from the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pulmonary function test	6 weeks	The effect of breathing exercise applied to individuals with COPD on respiratory function test FEV1/FVC
Dyspnea severity	6 weeks	The effect of breathing exercise applied to individuals with COPD on dyspnea
Saint George's Solunum Anket	6 weeks	The effect of breathing exercise applied to individuals with COPD on quality of life

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ondokuz Mayis University; 🇹🇷 Samsun, Turkey