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NCT05876403 | COMPLETED | COPD

Respiratory Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique in Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease Patients.
Sponsor:

Riphah International University

Brief Summary:

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of PNF technique combined with aerobic exercises among COPD patients in a clinical setting. Previous literature has evaluated this technique in ventilated patients but in clinical setting specifically in Pakistan, this invention therapy has not been implied in COPD patients.

Condition or disease

COPD

Intervention/treatment

Conventional

PNF

Phase

NA

Detailed Description:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder manifested as breathlessness, respiratory difficulties and persistent cough is one of the biggest causes of mortality around the world. 2.1% of Pakistani population has COPD. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is used as management technique in which muscle stretching promotes chest wall mobility and restores regular breathing rhythm. In previous studies, PNF technique combined with aerobic exercises has been utilized to improve Pulmonary functions in COPD patients. But the sample size of these studies was small and participants were ventilated patients, hence not targeting the diaphragm. Our study shall evaluate the impact of PNF technique combined with aerobic training on the Pulmonary function of COPD patients in the clinical setting.

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 56 participants
Masking : SINGLE
Primary Purpose : OTHER
Official Title : Effects of Respiratory Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Technique on Pulmonary Function of Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease (COPD) Patients.
Actual Study Start Date : 2023-09-01
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2023-11-15
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2023-12-15

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 35 Years to 60 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • * Both male \& female participants.
  • * Diagnosed COPD patients
  • * Age 35-60years
  • * Ratio of forced expiratory volume in first second \& forced vital capacity(FEV1/FVC \<0.7,30%\
  • * Stable clinical condition.
Exclusion Criteria
  • * Serious conditions with require supplementary oxygen or ventilator/support devices.
  • * COPD exacerbation within last 4weeks
  • * Patients with recent chest wall trauma, surgery or deformity.
  • * Patient with neurological, psychological, musculoskeletal, or cardiac medical history.
  • * Pulmonary disease with physical impairment.
  • * Inability to follow the pulmonary rehabilitation program.
Respiratory Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique in Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease Patients.

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Pakistan, AL

Pakistan Railway General Hospital

Islamabad, AL, Pakistan, 44000