Comparing two breathing exercises for COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two breathing techniques—Pilates breathing and pursed lip breathing—to see which one improves chest expansion and peak expiratory flow rate (how fast you can blow air out) in people with mild COPD.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 64 years old.
- You have mild COPD (FEV1 80% or more of predicted, and grade 1–3 on the mMRC breathlessness scale).
- You are not having a sudden worsening of COPD (like a flare-up).
- You do not have an active infection.
- You are able to follow simple instructions.
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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