What effect do different physiotherapy managements of the upper spine have on breathlessness and lung function following exercise in people with COPD?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: COPD; Respiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001584325
• Lead Sponsor: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Physiotherapy department

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-11-27
• Study Completion: 2018-07-23
• Last Update Posted: 25 November 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of COPD confirmed by spirometry; smoking history >10 pack years; breathless on 6-minute walk test (6MWT) or during supervised exercise training (Borg rating = 3 [‘moderate’]); stable clinical state (no exacerbation or change in respiratory medication in previous 4 weeks).

Exclusion Criteria

Aged >80 years; history of thoracic surgery, spinal crush fractures, or osteomyelitis; known severe osteoporosis of spine (T-score =2.5); co-morbid conditions limiting ability or compromising safety to exercise on treadmill; severe exercise limitation (6MWD <300m); long term oxygen therapy; SpO2<80% during 6MWT or exercise training; obese (BMI >35); unable to give informed consent; pain >4/10 during thoracic spine assessment; history of chronic thoracic spinal pain; unable to sustain a supported forward lean sitting position without discomfort for 10 minutes.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified