EFFECTS OF DIAPHRAGMATIC STRETCH WITH AND WITHOUT RIB CAGE MOBILIZATION ON CHEST EXPANSION, DYSPNEA, PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST AMONG COPD PATIENTS

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Emphysema; Condition 1: Chronic Bronchitis. Condition 2: Emphysema.; Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis

• Registration Number: IRCT20191117045462N10
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 January 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Age group of 35-55 years
Both male and female
At least history of COPD from 1 year
Decrease FEV1/FEV ratio
History of smoking

Exclusion Criteria

Acute exacerbations of COPD
COPD diagnosed at severe stage
Patients with comorbidities
Patients with other life- threatening conditions
Patients who are vitally unstable

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dyspnea. Timepoint: Pre-Post Treatment. Method of measurement: Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (MMRC).;Chest Expansion. Timepoint: Pre-Post Treatment. Method of measurement: Measuring Tape.;Pulmonary Function Test. Timepoint: Pre-Post Treatment. Method of measurement: Portable Spirometer.