Breathing Muscle Training for COPD Patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether special exercises to strengthen your breathing muscles can improve how well your diaphragm (the main muscle you use to breathe) works in people with moderate COPD. The goal is to help you breathe more easily and improve your lung function.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with COPD at stage 2 (moderate severity)
- You are between 40 and 59 years old
- Your breathing muscle strength is weaker than normal for your age and gender
- Your COPD symptoms have been stable for at least 4 weeks before starting
- You are willing to do breathing exercises and sign a consent form
- You have not had recent chest or abdominal surgery, and do not have a collapsed lung
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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