Impact of osteopathy on the Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) of asthmatic patients.

Not Applicable

Suspended

• Conditions: Asthma; Pain; Respiratory - Asthma

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001700426
• Lead Sponsor: Camilo Jose Cela

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-12-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Suspended
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 18

Inclusion Criteria

Must have asthma;
Must have had more than one asthma attack;
Must sign an informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria

Less than 18 years old;
Suffers from some form of bone disorder;
Is depressed;
Suffers from chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD);
Suffers from a pulmonary edema;
Older than 65;
Has received phsyical therapy treatment in the last 3 weeks;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) is measured with the spirometer Datospir Peak-10. This measures the intensity of the airflow that passes through the airways when the participant gives a fast and intense breath. [The Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) was measured four times. <br><br>First, at rest, before treatment was started.<br><br>Second, immediately after the first physical activity prior to treatment (manipulation by physiotherapist according to the group).<br><br>Third, after the participant has rested for about 30 seconds, and the physiotherapist performs the treatment (manipulation according to group)..<br><br>And finally, following treatment after participant has performed the physical activity a second time.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The pain was evaluated using an algometer. The location where pain was measured was the spinous processes of the D1-D4 vertebrae.[Pain was evaluated after the manipulation of the vertebrae, immediately following treatment];Dyspnea was calculated using the Borg scale.[The Dyspnea was calculated before treatment and immediately after physical activity. Moreover then immediately after the treatment and immediately after physical activity]