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Changes in Dyspnea, Activity and Sleep in COPD by Video-Based Breathing Exercises

NCT06477367 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-03-18

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Summary

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the most prevalent and high-mortality chronic diseases worldwide. Symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, sleep disturbances, fatigue, restricted activity levels, anxiety, and depression develop in COPD patients, negatively affecting their quality of life. Dyspnea, associated with various symptoms in COPD patients such as reduced activity levels and sleep disturbances, is a significant issue. Therefore, effective management of dyspnea will contribute to reducing other important problems associated with COPD.

One of the non-pharmacological methods used in managing these symptoms associated with COPD is breathing exercises. Particularly, pursed-lip breathing exercises and diaphragmatic breathing exercises are recommended for symptom management in COPD patients in the literature.

The aim of this study was to learn the effects of video-based breathing exercises (pursed lips and diaphragmatic breathing) training given to COPD patients over 18 years of age on the severity of dyspnea experienced by the patient, activity level and sleep quality. The main question it aims to answer is:

Does the use of video-based breathing exercises for 30 days result in a decrease in dyspnea severity and an increase in activity level and sleep quality in COPD patients over 18 years of age? Patients will receive video-based breathing exercises lasting approximately 5-7 minutes and will perform the breathing exercises regularly for 30 days, keep a diary and receive follow-up messages (sms). Afterwards, dyspnea severity, activity level and sleep quality will be assessed again, both in the group itself and in comparison with the control group that did not receive this education and follow-up.

Conditions

  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Interventions

OTHER

Video-Based Breathing Exercises

Researchers will present a 5-7 minute instructional video aimed at helping participants recall the technique for performing the exercises. These instructional videos will be sent to the researchers' mobile phones via WhatsApp. Participants will be instructed to perform the exercises three times a day for 15 minutes each, for a period of 30 days. To encourage regular exercise, participants will be provided with an exercise diary, and researchers will send reminder SMS messages at the same time every day. The control group will receive the clinic's routine dyspnea care protocol. After thirty days, final tests will be administered to both groups, and the research will be concluded.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bartın Unıversity

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-20
Primary Completion
2025-12-20
Completion
2026-03-17

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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