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Comparative Effects of Pilates Breathing and Pursed Lip Breathing on Chest Expension and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2025-10-07
46
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
19 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a particular type of irreversible disease that may damage or obstruct airways and make it difficult to breath. This respiratiry condition may lead to shallow breathing. Breathing exercisers help to manage hyperventilation often seen in COPD patients. To handle respiratory complications patients are advised to practice breathing techniques along with pharmacological management
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparative Effects of Pilates Breathing and Pursed Lip Breathing on Chest Expension and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 40 and 64 years
- Both male and female participants
- Mild breathlessness with grade 1 to 3 on mMRC scale
- Mild stage COPD with FEV1 greater than or equal to 80% predicted according to GOLD classification
You will not qualify if you...
- Moderate, severe, or very severe COPD according to GOLD classification
- Acute exacerbation of COPD
- Acute infections
- Inability to follow commands and instructions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000
Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 46000
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Research Team
S
Sana Kalim, DPT
CONTACT
Z
Zara Khalid, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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