COPD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been diagnosed with Stage 1 or Stage 2 COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- People whose COPD is accompanied by a "forward head posture," meaning the head sits noticeably further forward than normal
- People whose craniovertebral angle (a measurement of head and neck alignment) is less than 53 degrees (confirm with trial site)
- People aged between 40 and 60 years old
- People of any gender
- People whose breathing test results show a significant limitation in airflow, at specific measured levels (confirm with trial site)
- People who experience persistent shortness of breath rated at 6 or higher out of 10 on a standard scale
- People who have tightness in specific muscles of the chest, shoulders, and neck
Who may not be able to join:
- People whose COPD involves serious complications such as respiratory infections, sudden worsening of symptoms, or high blood pressure in the lungs
- People whose COPD is accompanied by heart-related complications, such as certain heart or blood vessel conditions
- People with unstable breathing, nervous system, or heart conditions
- People who were born with a structural deformity of the neck or spine
- People who have a frozen shoulder, other shoulder problems, or nerve-related pain or problems in the neck
- People with other underlying health conditions that are not well controlled
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: wajeeha zia, PP-DPT, Riphah International University
Phone: 03324390125
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Dyspnea-12 questionnaire:; Measuring tape; Radiograph; Spirometer
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.