Additive Effects of 4-7-8 Breathing Technique With Standard Management on Dyspnea, Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Patients With COPD.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Dyspnea

• Registration Number: NCT06966063
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

A heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough, expectoration and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) and/or alveoli (emphysema)-- cause persistent, often progressive, airflow obstruction.

Breathing exercises help to manage dyspnea and reduced pulmonary function often seen in COPD patients. To handle respiratory complications COPD patients are advised to practice breathing techniques in conjunction with their prescribed medications.

Detailed Description

COPD is a very common chronic respiratory disease with symptoms (dyspnea, cough, expectoration and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) and/or alveoli (emphysema)-- cause persistent, often progressive, airflow obstruction.

Breathing exercises help to manage dyspnea associated with COPD. In order to manage respiratory conditions COPD patients are encouraged for nasal breathing techniques along with standard management. Hence the objective of the study is to compare the effects of 4-7-8 breathing along with standard management versus standard management alone on dyspnea, pulmonary function, and quality of life in patients with COPD.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-06-15
• Status Verified: 2025-04
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-02
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-11
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-11
• Primary Completion: 2025-07-01
• Study Completion: 2025-07-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults: aged (40-64 years)
• Gender: Both males and females
• Grade1- Grade 1-3 on Modified MRC dyspnea scale
• COPD mild and moderate according to GOLD classification
• Mild: FEV1 > 80% predicted
• Moderate: FEV1 >50% predicted

Exclusion Criteria

• Severe and very severe stage of COPD according to GOLD classification.
• Patients having Acute exacerbation of COPD.
• Patients diagnosed with acute infections.
• Patients unable to follow commands/ instructions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dyspnea	4 weeks	Evaluation will be done using Dyspnea-12 questionnaire for dyspnea
pulmonary function	4 weeks	spirometer to measure volume of air inspired and exhale through lungs.
Quality of Life of COPD patients	4 weeks	COPD assessment test (CAT) will be used to evaluate quality of life of COPD patients

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan