Effect of breathing techniques on COPD

Phase 3

• Conditions: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection; J44.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20110509006416N2
• Lead Sponsor: Karaj University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 110

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with age over 18 years old
Patients are diagnosed with moderate and severe COPD (gold=2 and gold=3)

Exclusion Criteria

Patients requiring hospitalization
Patients with presence of pulmonary infection
Patients with severe obesity (BMI equal to or above 35)
Patients that need to artificial oxygen
Patients have performed the respiratory physiotherapy before entering into the study
Patients with mild disease (gold=1)
Patients with very severe disease (gold=4)
Patients who are not trainable
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea disorder
Patients with cancer
Patients with neuromuscular weakness

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified