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Comparative Effects of Wim Hoff Method and Box Breathing Method in Mild COPD

NCT07506317 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-04-01

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to support the role of effective, non-pharmacological interventions in the management of the symptoms of mild Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or the anxiety, dyspnea, and peak expiratory flow rate decline. The main questions it aims to answer are

* There are no significant effects of wim hoff breathing and box breathing technique on dyspnea, anxiety, and PEFR in mild COPD patients.
* There are significant effects of wim hoff breathing and box breathing technique on dyspnea, anxiety, and PEFR in mild COPD patients.

There 2 study groups, group A received box breathing technique and Group B of mild COPD patients received wim hoff breathing technique.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Box Breathing

The protocol for box breathing, which is a powerful technique for stress management and relaxation, guided patients through a structured breathing exercise. The box breathing exercise consisted of the following steps: * Inhaled Deeply: Patients breathed in slowly through their nose, counting to 4, allowing their lungs to fill fully and gradually. * Held the Breath: They held their breath for a count of 4, maintaining a sense of calm as they allowed the air to settle. * Exhaled Slowly: They released the breath through their mouth over a count of 4, focusing on the slow, controlled release of air. * Paused Again: After exhaling, they held the breath out for a final count of 4, embracing the brief stillness before the next cycle.

OTHER

Wim Hoff Breathing Technique

The Wim Hof Breathing Technique was introduced as a powerful method to improve physical and mental resilience, boost energy, and enhance control over the nervous and immune systems. The protocol for the Wim Hof Breathing Technique included the following steps: Preparation: Participants began by sitting or lying down in a comfortable position in a safe, quiet environment where they could practice without disturbances. Step 1: 30-40 Deep, Rhythmic Breaths Step 2: Hold Your Breath (Retention Phase) Step 3: Recovery Breath Step 4: Repeat the Cycle Duration of Practice: Each full session of the Wim Hof Breathing Technique, including all breathing cycles, took around 15-20 minutes. These treatment sessions continued for 8 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Qurat ul Ain, MS · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
35 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2025-10-01
Completion
2025-10-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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Read the full study record

This page highlights key information. For complete eligibility criteria, study locations, investigator contacts, and the full protocol, visit the original record on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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