Effectiveness of 1st Rib Mobilization and Scalene Muscles Muscle Energy Technique Among Patients With Asthma
试验速览
- 阶段
- 1 期
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 47
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of first rib mobilization and scalene muscle energy technique (MET) in improving respiratory function and reducing symptoms in patients with asthma. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways characterized by bronchoconstriction, airway hyperresponsiveness, and mucus overproduction, often leading to respiratory difficulty and increased use of accessory muscles such as the scalene.
详细描述
Manual therapy techniques like first rib mobilization and scalene MET are believed to restore upper thoracic mobility, reduce muscle tightness, and optimize breathing mechanics. In this study, 47 asthmatic patients will be randomly assigned into two groups: Group A will receive first rib mobilization combined with respiratory physiotherapy, while Group B will receive scalene MET along with the same physiotherapy protocol. Treatment will be administered three times a week for four weeks.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Both male and female age range: 18-65 years.
- •Diagnosed with asthma according to the Global Initiative for Asthma criteria.
- •Presence of musculoskeletal symptoms; Complaints of chest tightness, neck stiffness, or restricted upper thoracic mobility, often associated with dysfunctional breathing patterns.
- •Ability to provide informed consent and comply with the treatment protocol.
排除标准
- •clinically unstable or had a neuromuscular disease, unstable cardiovascular disease, or musculoskeletal disease that may interfere with exercise
- •History of thoracic or cervical spine surgery, trauma, or fractures
- •Pregnancy or postpartum status
- •Rheumatologic diseases, a history of musculoskeletal trauma, or musculoskeletal malformations.
结局指标
主要结局
St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)
时间窗: 6 Month
The total score has a maximum of 100 points, with values ranging from 0 to 100. The higher the number, the more impact the disease has.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Muhammad Naveed Babur
Principal Investigator
Superior University