Effect of 6-week Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program on spatial gait variables in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- 1.Spatial Gait Parameters:
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder that impairs physical activity and often alters gait due to reduced oxygen availability and muscle deconditioning. Research indicates that COPD patients commonly exhibit shorter stride and step lengths, which may increase fall risk and lower quality of life. This study aims to assess the impact of a 6-week pulmonary rehabilitation program on spatial gait parameters—specifically stride length and step length—in COPD patients using the Ochy app. An experimental study will be conducted at Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune, involving 60 middle-aged COPD patients selected through convenient sampling. Participants will be assessed pre- and post-intervention using video-based gait analysis via the Ochy app. The experimental group will undergo a supervised pulmonary rehabilitation program, while the control group will follow a home-based exercise routine. The study seeks to provide insights into how rehabilitation may improve gait and mobility in individuals with COPD.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 40.00 Day(s) to 60.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •COPD patients stage mild to moderate based on GOLD criteria FEV1 between 50% -80%
- •Middle-aged (40-60) years
- •Dyspnea grade 1-2 on MMRC scale.
Exclusion Criteria
- •1.Presence of neurological disorders like stroke, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury 2.Musculoskeletal injuries like soft tissue injuries, recent fractures, any deformities of spine or lower extremity 3.Unmanaged cardiovascular conditions like recent MI, unstable angina.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
1.Spatial Gait Parameters:
Time Frame: 6 weeks
•Stride Length
Time Frame: 6 weeks
•Step Length
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- 1.Quality of life:(•GOLD criteria for severity of airflow obstruction)
Investigators
Dr. Mayuri Shah
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy