Comparison of the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique and Pursed-Lip Breathing in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Comparison of the effectiveness of 4-7-8 breathing technique and pursed lip breathing on the severity of the disease and anxiety of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250421065430N2

Enrollment

Registered

2025-11-26

Start date

2025-12-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: All participants, if willing, will complete the informed consent form. Two electronic questionnaires—demographic information and the Beck Anxiety Inventory—will be

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The patient must have a confirmed diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). .Age must be between 25 and 80 years. A score of 8 or higher on the Beck Anxiety Inventory. Ability to perform the interventions (breathing techniques) Willingness to participate in the study with informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The participant withdraws from continued participation in the study. Clinical conditions arise that lead to the patient’s deterioration.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after the interventions. Method of measurement: Beck Anxiety Inventory.;Severity of the disease. Timepoint: Before and after the interventions. Method of measurement: COPD Assessment Test.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahla Qomi

Arak University of Medical Sciences

Mahlaqomi@gmail.com+98 86 3417 3397

Outcome results

None listed

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