Chest physiotherapy and lung squeezing for men with COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study explores whether a chest physiotherapy technique (called lung squeezing) can help men with moderate-to-severe COPD breathe more easily. Participants will receive the therapy and be monitored for improvements.
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Who can take part
- Be a man between 40 and 60 years old
- Have moderate to severe COPD (Stage 2 or 3 according to GOLD guidelines)
- Not have used certain inhalers (beta agonists or anticholinergics) for at least 6 hours before the study
- No unstable heart disease, active tuberculosis, or neurological disorders
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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