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Comparison of Hand on therapy and Diaphragmatic Manipulation on Diaphragmatic Movement, Chest Expansion and Exercise Capacity in patients diagnosed with COPD- 4 week follow up study

Phase 2
Conditions
Health Condition 1: J440- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection
Registration Number
CTRI/2024/05/067350
Lead Sponsor
MGM Institute of Physiotherapy
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot Yet Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

1.Inpatients or outpatients diagnosed with stable COPD and exhibiting peripheral oxygen saturation is greater than 92% during calm breathing.

2.Patients with mild or moderate COPD according to the GOLD criteria.

3.Patient not involved in previous rehabilitation program at least 4 months prior to study.

4.Age 18-75 years

5.Both Male and Female

Exclusion Criteria

1.Patients with acute exacerbation of COPD in past month.

2.Patients with unstable hemodynamic parameters arterial pressure less than 100mmHg systolic and less than 60mmHg for diastolic and mean arterial

pressure less than 80mmHg.

3.Patients who have undergone recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery.

4.Patients who have a recent history of chest wall or abdominal trauma and substantial chest wall deformity.

5.History of psychiatric illness or difficulty in comprehending commands and following instructions.

6.Cardiovascular problems

7.Musculoskeletal disorders

8.Acute rib fractures

9.Severe osteoporosis

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Diaphragmatic ExcursionTimepoint: 7 mins
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1.Chest Expansion <br/ ><br>2.6 minute walk testTimepoint: 15 mins
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