Effect of deep breathing exercise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Effect of deep breathing exercise along with pharmacotherapy in COPD Assessment Test score (CAT score) as compared to pharmacotherapy alone in patients with mild to moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease attending a tertiary care center in south Kerala.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/064183

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-15

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: J449- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Deep breathing exercise: Deep breathing exercises include - alternate nostril breathing and pursed lip breathing. These are added as behavioral change to COPD patients on pharmacotherap

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: COPD patients with mild to moderate disease undergoing regular pharmacotherapy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients on treatment for cardiovascular or renal diseases. Patients having musculoskelatal abnormalities of chest wall.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Difference in CAT score between two groups.Timepoint: Six weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Difference in blood pressure and heart rate values between two groups.Timepoint: Six weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJithin J

Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center.

vikramgowda2@gmail.com9562947479

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026