Optimising Pulmonary Recovery-An App Based Study On Improving Pulmonary Functions In Patients With Pneumonia
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Evaluating the effectiveness of app based interventions against conventional methods pulmonary functions among patients recovering from pneumonia by measuring the pulmonary function test before and after pulmonary rehabilitation
研究概览
简要总结
This study explores the effectiveness of an app-based intervention in improving pulmonary recovery for pneumonia patients, addressing the persistent respiratory symptoms and impaired lung function many survivors face post-treatment. Despite adequate medical care, these issues often lead to reduced quality of life and increased healthcare utilization, creating a need for innovative recovery solutions. The trial aims to assess the impact of the app on pulmonary function (e.g., peak flow and 6-minute walk test), patient-reported outcomes (such as respiratory symptoms, quality of life, and treatment adherence), and its feasibility and acceptability among patients and healthcare providers. Adult pneumonia patients will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which will use the app for respiratory exercises and symptom monitoring, or the control group receiving standard care. Results will be analyzed through both quantitative methods (e.g., statistical comparisons) and qualitative feedback from interviews. It is expected that the app-based intervention will lead to improved pulmonary function, better symptom management, and enhanced quality of life for patients, offering a promising alternative for post-pneumonia recovery.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Other
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 65.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •1,Adult patients (18 years and older) diagnosed with pneumonia.
- •Patients admitted to the designated hospital for treatment of pneumonia.
- •2,Confirmed diagnosis of pneumonia based on clinical symptoms, radiological findings, and/or laboratory tests.
- •3,Willingness and ability to participate in the study, including the ability to use a smartphone or access to a caregiver who can assist with app usage.
- •4,Patients who are clinically stable and able to undergo 6 minutes walt test,spirometry.
排除标准
- •1,Patients with pre-existing chronic lung diseases (e.g., COPD, asthma) that may confound pulmonary function test results.
- •2mPatients with significant comorbidities or medical conditions that may interfere with the study objectives or limit life expectancy.
- •3,Patients with cognitive impairments or language barriers that may hinder understanding or adherence to the app-based intervention.
- •4,Patients with contraindications to pulmonary function testing or unable to perform spirometry or lung volume measurements.
- •5,Non smoker.
结局指标
主要结局
Evaluating the effectiveness of app based interventions against conventional methods pulmonary functions among patients recovering from pneumonia by measuring the pulmonary function test before and after pulmonary rehabilitation
时间窗: Evaluating the effectiveness of app based interventions against conventional methods pulmonary functions among patients recovering from pneumonia by measuring the pulmonary function test before and after pulmonary rehabilitation from the date of discharge After 3 months i.e., 12 weeks of duration
次要结局
- Symptoms evaluated by Borgs dyspnea scale,QOL improvement after the pulmonary rehabilitation(3 months)
研究者
DR RENUGADEVI V
Saveetha Medical College and Hospital