Mindful breathing for people with COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a mindful breathing program for people with COPD. It aims to help reduce stress and improve breathing. Participants use a smartphone or tablet to take part from home.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 80 years old.
- You have a COPD diagnosis confirmed by a lung function test.
- You have not had a COPD flare-up in the last 4 weeks.
- You have a smartphone, tablet, or laptop with internet access.
- You feel moderate stress (score 14 or more on a stress questionnaire).
- You can read and communicate in Chinese.
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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