The Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Respiratory Functio
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Emphysema & Chronic BronchitisRespiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12606000369527
- Lead Sponsor
- Roger Engel
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 15
Inclusion Criteria
Non-smoking (minimum 12 months)Current diagnosis of Emphysema or Chronic Bronchitis.
Exclusion Criteria
The existence of contra-indications to Spinal Manipulation of the Thoracic and/or Cervical spinesNon-ambulatory status.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Spirometry[Sessional 1 - 8 sessions];Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in 1st second (FEV-1)[Sessional 1 - 8 sessions];Forced Expiratory Volume in 1st second (FEV-1)[Sessional 1 - 8 sessions]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire: Self -Administered Standardized (CRQ-SAS).[Pre-intervention, week 2, week 4.];2. Walking treadmill assessment.[Pre-intervention, week4.]