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Gentle touch combined with breathing exercises for COPD

Plain-English translation of NCT07065162 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated July 2025 · Translation generated June 2026 · 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.

What is this trial?

This trial is testing whether adding a gentle relaxation technique called Subtle Touch Technique (or Calatonia) to Active Cycle of Breathing Technique—a well-known breathing exercise—can help people with COPD breathe better and improve their quality of life. The Subtle Touch Technique involves light stimulation of sensitive areas on your skin to help relax muscles and calm your nervous system. Researchers want to see if combining these two approaches works better than breathing exercises alone.

COPD makes it hard to breathe because of damage to the lungs, and many people struggle with shortness of breath and fatigue. While breathing exercises help, doctors want to know if adding a gentle relaxation technique might give patients even more relief by helping them relax their breathing muscles and reduce stress.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are between 45 and 65 years old
you have been diagnosed with mild to moderate COPD according to standard medical guidelines
you are willing to participate for 8 weeks

You likely don't qualify if…

you have musculoskeletal disorders (problems with bones, joints, or muscles)
you have had a recent chest injury
you currently have a lung infection
you have pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)

What participation looks like

You will come to the hospital's lung department and be randomly placed into one of two groups. Both groups will practice breathing exercises for 15 minutes, three times daily for 8 weeks—one group will do breathing exercises alone, and the other will combine breathing exercises with gentle touch therapy. Throughout the study, you'll have your lung function tested and answer questions about your breathing and symptoms.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 8, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

Pakistan

Gulab Devi Hospital, Lahore, Punjab Province

Key details

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment target

~44 participants

Started

June 2025

Primary completion

December 2025

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Age range

45 Years – 65 Years

Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2025.

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Central contact

imran amjad, phD

Riphah International University

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