Effect of Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) Physiotherapy on the Duration of the Exacerbation-Free Period in People with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Completed

• Conditions: Cystic fibrosis; Human Genetics and Inherited Disorders - Cystic fibrosis; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000348651
• Lead Sponsor: Sydney South West Area Health Service

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-09-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Cystic fibrosis, stable clinical condition with an FEV1 within 15% of their best recorded value as an outpatient for the preceding six months and no non-routine antibiotic use within the preceding two weeks.

Exclusion Criteria

FEV1 <30%pred, PaO2 <50mmHg, PaCO2 >55mmHg, or are listed for transplant. Subjects will be required to have had at least one exacerbation requiring hospital admission for antibiotic therapy within the past year.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified