A Controlled Breathing Intervention to Reduce Stress and Improve Symptoms in COPD Patients (REST)

Description

This is a parallel design, randomized, controlled pilot trial comparing a controlled breath intervention (REST) to usual care for reducing stress in individuals with COPD.

Conditions

COPD, Stress, Dyspnea

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Study overview

This is a parallel design, randomized, controlled pilot trial comparing a controlled breath intervention (REST) to usual care for reducing stress in individuals with COPD.

A Controlled Breathing Intervention to Reduce Stress and Improve Symptoms in COPD Patients (REST): A Randomized Pilot Trial

A Controlled Breathing Intervention to Reduce Stress and Improve Symptoms in COPD Patients (REST)

Condition
COPD
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Austin

Ascension Seton Medical Center, Austin, Texas, United States, 78705

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosis of spirometry confirmed COPD (FEV1/FVC \<0.70 + FEV1\<80%)
  • * Perceived Stress Scale \> 13
  • * Age \>40 years old
  • * Able to read, write, and speak in English
  • * Able to attend 1 in person training session and 1 in person trial sessions
  • * Current regular practice of breathing exercises or pranayama
  • * No access to internet or telephone
  • * Recent hospitalization for COPD exacerbation or any reason in the past 30 days
  • * Other primary lung disease (ILD, asthma, bronchiectasis) by self-report or chart review
  • * Non-correctable hearing impairment (i.e. hearing impairment despite hearing aids)
  • * Severe cognitive impairment

Ages Eligible for Study

40 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Texas at Austin,

Study Record Dates

2025-07