Treshold training and biofeebback training given for COPD improves the morphological changes and strengthens the respiratory muscles of the same

THRESHOLD TRAINING VERSUS BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING ON MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - TTBT- COPD

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/09/094149

Enrollment

126

Registered

2025-09-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: J440- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection

Interventions

Intervention1: Threshold training: Threshold training given for 45 mins 4 times a week for 12 weks Control Intervention1: Incentive spirometry and pused lip breathing exercise: Incentive spirometry- 1

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Stable moderate COPD subjects both male and female under the age group of 45-65 years, FEV1/FVC RATIO 60-59%

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with severe COPD and chest infections, severe or unstable cardiac diseases, recent thoracic surgeries and severe exacerbation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pulmonary functions using Spirometer and morphological changes in lungs using CT scanTimepoint: Pulmonary functions and morphological changes in lungs	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Inspiratory muscle strength and quality of lifeTimepoint: Inspiratory muscle strength and quality of life	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Jibi Paul

Faculty of Physiotherapy Dr. MGR educational and research institute,

physiojibi@gmail.com9061470448

Outcome results

None listed

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