Plain-English translation of NCT06480435 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing two different hands-on techniques to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) clear thick mucus from their lungs and breathe better. One technique uses gentle cupped-hand tapping on the chest, while the other uses gentle chest compressions. The study will compare which technique works better at improving breathing and oxygen levels.
COPD makes it hard to breathe because airways become blocked and mucus builds up in the lungs. This trial is exploring whether these hands-on techniques can help patients clear that mucus more effectively and improve their overall lung function and quality of life.
You will come to the clinic 3 times per week for 4 weeks. At each visit, a trained therapist will apply one of the two chest techniques for about 20 minutes. Before and after each session, the team will measure your breathing, oxygen levels, and lung function. In total, you'll receive 12 treatment sessions over the month-long study.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 14, 2026 · Not medical advice
Pakistan
Sponsor
Riphah International University
Enrollment target
~48 participants
Started
January 2024
Primary completion
July 2024
Age range
40 Years – 60 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2024.
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Central contact
IQBAL TARIQ, PHD
Riphah International University