Comparing two breathing exercises for COPD symptoms
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two breathing exercise methods (DITM vs IMT) for people with COPD to see which helps improve symptoms and quality of life better. It's for people who are already using a specific type of inhaler.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a doctor-confirmed diagnosis of COPD.
- Your lung function test shows a specific breathing limitation (FEV1/FVC under 60%).
- You have moderate to severe symptoms (like a CAT score of 10 or more, or a mMRC score of 2 or more) or have had 2 or more flare-ups or a hospital stay in the past year.
- You are currently using one of these inhalers: Breztri Aerosphere, Trelegy Ellipta, or Anoro Ellipta.
- You do not have unstable heart problems, severe fatigue from other illnesses, or unstable mental health conditions.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you can cooperate with follow-up visits.
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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