Clinical Trial: Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep Breathing Exercises in Patients With COPD

U.S., Aug. 20 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07773194) titled 'Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep Breathing Exercises in Patients With COPD' on Aug. 14.

Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises on fatigue and sleep quality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A total of 90 patients were assigned to three groups: a progressive muscle relaxation exercise group, a deep breathing exercise group, and a control group. Participants in the intervention groups were taught their assigned exercises individually and were instructed to practice them daily at home for 8 weeks. The control ...