Breathing exercise for anxiety during lung exam in COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special breathing technique (pursed-lip breathing) can help reduce anxiety and improve vital signs in people with COPD who are undergoing a bronchoscopy. If you qualify, you'll be asked to do the breathing exercise before and during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You must have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
- You must be scheduled for a bronchoscopy (a lung exam) with sedation, and it should not be an emergency.
- You need to be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must be awake, alert, and able to communicate clearly.
- Your blood pressure must be stable before the procedure (not too low or too high).
- You should not have severe hearing problems or serious issues with memory or thinking.
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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