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Clinical Trials/NCT05922254
NCT05922254
Completed
Not Applicable

Combined Effects of Active Cycle of Breathing Technique and Autogenic Drainage in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Riphah International University1 site in 1 country40 target enrollmentJune 15, 2023

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Sponsor
Riphah International University
Enrollment
40
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Fatigue Severity Scale
Status
Completed
Last Updated
2 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

A randomised controlled trial will be conducted with COPD patients as its target population. There will be 40 individuals for both the control group and the intervention group. Group A is a control group while Group B is an experimental group (20 participants on Group A and 20 on group B). The baseline treatment for both groups were pursed lip breathing and ACBT. On the other hand, group B experimental group will also undergo (pursued lip breathing and ACBT) with autogenic drainage. Group A session lasts for 30 minutes and Group B session lasts for 45 minutes. There is only one session per day. There is a three session in a week for 4 weeks. Measurements are made of dyspnea, oxygen saturation, peak expiratory flow rate, pulse rate and fatigue both before and after the treatment, data were recorded. Participants in the trial must have mild to moderate COPD (GOLD Criteria) and be between the ages of 40 to 60 years. Data from Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan will be collected. Follow-up for both completed tasks and changes in pulmonary status will be evaluated after 4 weeks. Modified Borg Dyspnea (RPE) Scale, Breathlessness, Cough and Sputum Scale (BCSS), Fatigue Severity Scale or Visual Analogue Scale, Peak flow meter, Oximeter will be used to measure the outcomes. Data will be analysed using the SPSS 21.0 Statistical Software

Detailed Description

The term "COPD" refers to a range of illnesses that impair breathing and obstruct airflow. Smoking or having smoked in the past increases the risk of developing COPD because tobacco smoke is the primary cause of the disease. The risk is further increased by family history, occupational or home, air pollution exposure and respiratory illnesses including pneumonia. The signs and symptoms include wheezing, coughing up mucus (sputum) and difficulty in breathing. It is frequently brought on by prolonged exposure to irritant gases or particulates most frequently from cigarette smoke. Heart disease, lung cancer and a number of other diseases are more likely to occur in people with COPD. A randomised controlled trial will be conducted with COPD patients as its target population. There will be 40 individuals for both the control group and the intervention group. Group A is a control group while Group B is an experimental group (20 participants on Group A and 20 on group B). The baseline treatment for both groups were pursed lip breathing and ACBT. On the other hand, group B experimental group will also undergo (pursued lip breathing and ACBT) with autogenic drainage. Group A session lasts for 30 minutes and Group B session lasts for 45 minutes. There is only one session per day. There is a three session in a week for 4 weeks. Measurements are made of dyspnea, oxygen saturation, peak expiratory flow rate, pulse rate and fatigue both before and after the treatment, data were recorded. Participants in the trial must have mild to moderate COPD (GOLD Criteria) and be between the ages of 40 to 60 years. Data from Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan will be collected. Follow-up for both completed tasks and changes in pulmonary status will be evaluated after 4 weeks. Modified Borg Dyspnea (RPE) Scale, Breathlessness, Cough and Sputum Scale (BCSS), Fatigue Severity Scale or Visual Analogue Scale, Peak flow meter, Oximeter will be used to measure the outcomes. Data will be analysed using the SPSS 21.0 Statistical Software.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
June 15, 2023
End Date
December 5, 2023
Last Updated
2 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Both genders (Male and Female)
  • Age 40 to 60 years
  • Mild to moderate COPD (According to GOLD Criteria)
  • Patient is bilingual.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients having progressive respiratory muscle weakness (Mysthenia Gravis)
  • Cardiovascular impairment
  • Any recent surgery
  • Systemic illness
  • Uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension
  • Non-cooperative Patients

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Fatigue Severity Scale

Time Frame: fourth week

You can assess the impact of fatigue on you using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). The FSS is a brief questionnaire that asks you to rate how tired you are. Nine statements in the FSS questionnaire allow you to express how severe your tiredness symptoms are

Peak Flow meter

Time Frame: baseline and fourth week

A peak flow meter must be used by blowing forcefully into it. In liters per minute, the meter measures the forced air flow. When you exhale, the indicator on the device moves and gives you a reading on a scale of 1 to 10. When a person's airway function changes, it may be a sign that their asthma or COPD symptoms are getting worse. This is where a peak flow meter is useful

Dyspnea Index Questionnaire

Time Frame: fourth week

The Dyspnoea Index questionnaire is a useful tool for quantifying upper airway dyspnea symptoms in patients. It includes 10-item surveys

Breathlessness, Cough and Sputum Scale (BCSS)

Time Frame: fourth week

The breathlessness, cough and sputum scale (BCSS) are a three-item scale that rates symptoms of dyspnea, cough and sputum on a Likert scale from 0 (no symptoms) to 4 (severe symptoms). The Breathlessness, Cough and Sputum Scale (BCSS), which assesses common symptoms found in the COPD population, is used to predict patient exacerbations

Modified Borg Dyspnea (RPE) scale

Time Frame: fourth week

The most popular tool for evaluating symptoms of breathlessness is the Modified Borg Dyspnoea Scale. RPE scales, despite being a subjective gauge of exercise intensity, are useful when utilised properly. The RPE scale has a 0 to10 scale with 0 being no exertion and 10 being maximum effort

Oximeter

Time Frame: fourth week

The oxygen saturation level of your blood can be measured with a non-invasive procedure called pulse oximetry. It can quickly identify even minute variations in oxygen levels. These levels demonstrate how well blood transports oxygen to your arms and legs, which are the extremities that are farthest from your heart. It looks like a little clip and is called a pulse oximeter. It attaches to a body component, usually a finger

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