Plain-English translation of NCT07406659 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 study is testing whether special breathing exercises—particularly ones that focus on how your breathing muscles help your body stay stable—can help people with COPD feel less short of breath and live better. Researchers want to compare two types of breathing training to see which one works best for improving your breathing, strength, and quality of life.
Many people with COPD struggle with shortness of breath and lose the ability to exercise. While breathing muscle training is already known to help, doctors want to understand whether a newer type of training that focuses on posture and core stability is even more effective than traditional breathing exercises.
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You will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: basic breathing exercises, advanced breathing exercises with posture training, or simple upper body and breathing exercises. Most of your training will happen at home for 15–30 minutes per day, with one supervised session per week at the hospital with a physiotherapist. The program lasts 8 weeks, and you'll be tested at the beginning and end to measure changes in your breathing, exercise ability, and quality of life.
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Turkey (Türkiye)
Sponsor
University of Yalova
Enrollment target
~51 participants
Started
March 2026
Primary completion
October 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Erdi KAYABINAR, PhD
University of Yalova
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