Myofascial therapy for COPD breathing problems
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle soft-tissue therapy (myofascial release) can improve breathing and breathing muscle strength in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). You might be eligible if your COPD measurements show moderate to more severe airflow limitation and reduced breathing strength, and if you haven’t had this therapy before.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with COPD.
- Your breathing test shows reduced airflow (FEV1 under 80%).
- Your breathing test also shows your ratio is low (FEV1/FVC under 70%).
- Your breathing muscle strength test is reduced (MIP under 70%).
- You have not had myofascial release therapy before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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