The effects of breathing exercises and inhaler training in patients with COPD on the severity of dyspnoea and life quality in a tertiary care centre
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 90
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in dyspnea grade assessed using MMRC(Modified medical research council) scale
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Myself Dr.Jayapriya, pursuing my post graduation at Madras medical College, Chennai would like to do my thesis on the topic " The effects of breathing exercises and inhaler training in patients with COPD on the severity of dyspnoea and quality of life in a tertiary care centre".This is a randomized controlled trial, where the Standard of care(Inhaler training) will be given to both the study arms. Apart from standard of care, one arm will receive Breathing exercise training. Rest of the care (pharmacological) will be similar between the two arms. The efficacy will be assessed using estimated change in mMRC grade between the arms (receiving Breathing exercise training versus those not receiving Breathing exercise training). Breathing exercise training is a non-pharmacological intervention, where patients will be trained with different breathing techniques with proven benefits in COPD patients. There will be no additional harm to patients receiving this additional training.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 70.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients diagnosed with COPD from 18 years to 70 years, using inhalers and those have not previously taken breathing exercise training.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Persons with mental disorder and communication disabilities, heart disease that could lead to dyspnoea.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in dyspnea grade assessed using MMRC(Modified medical research council) scale
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- Improvement in quality of life will be assessed using St George respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) and COPD assessment test(CAT) score(4 weeks)
Investigators
Jayapriya.N
Institute of thoracic medicine, Madras medical College
