Effect of Elastic Chest Compression on Functional Exercise Capacity and Respiratory Performance in Patients With COPD
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 17
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Functional exercise capacity
研究概览
简要总结
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of elastic chest compression on functional exercise capacity and respiratory performance of patients with COPD. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is there difference in functional exercise capacity and respiratory performance without or with the use of elastic upper chest compression? Is there difference in functional exercise capacity and respiratory performance between the use of elastic upper chest compression and elastic lower chest compression?
Participants will:
Be evaluated under three conditions on three different days: without elastic compression, with upper chest compression, and with lower chest compression, with the order of compression application randomly assigned.
The functional capacity and respiratory muscle performance of all patients will be evaluated.
The days for evaluation will be at least three days apart from each other.
详细描述
Participants will be evaluated under three conditions: without elastic compression, with upper chest compression, and with lower chest compression, with the order of compression application randomly assigned. A Red Theraband will be used to apply compression to the upper and lower regions of the chest. For a standardized approach to apply compression, the top edge will be aligned with the 3rd intercostal space for the upper chest compression, while the central horizontal part will line up with the xiphoid process of the sternum for the lower chest compression. After exhaling to the EELV, the circumferences of the upper and lower chest regions will be measured, using the 3rd intercostal space as the measurement mark for the upper chest and the xiphoid process of the sternum as the measurement marks for the lower chest. The Thera-Band will be adjusted to 90% of the measured circumferences, ensuring it is securely fastened and standardized resistance is applied consistently to the thoracic regions of interest throughout the study. After chest compression is applied, participants will undergo measurements for functional exercise capacity and respiratory muscle performance.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Crossover
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •at least 20 years old
- •has a clinical diagnosis of COPD without infection or acute exacerbation in the previous four weeks
- •is capable of cooperating with the required tests and measurements of the study
排除标准
- •has any clinical diagnosis that could affect test outcomes (e.g., neuromyopathy)
- •has experienced unstable angina or an acute myocardial infarction within the last month
- •has adjusted COPD related medication within the last month
- •a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score below 24
研究组 & 干预措施
Upper chest compression
The Theraband will be wrapped around the subject's upper chest with upper edge of the Theraband aligned to the 3rd intercostal space and fastened on the upper rib cage for the upper chest compression arm.
干预措施: Theraband chest compression (Device)
Lower chest compression
The Theraband will be wrapped around the subject's lower rib cage by placing the central horizontal part of the Theraband at the xiphoid process of the sternum for the lower chest compression arm.
干预措施: Theraband chest compression (Device)
结局指标
主要结局
Functional exercise capacity
时间窗: up to 3 weeks
6 minute walk test measured in meters
Respiratory flow performance
时间窗: up to 3 weeks
peak inspiratory (PIFR) and expiratory flows (PEFR) in liter per minute
Respiratory muscle performance
时间窗: up to 3 weeks
Maximum inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory pressures (MEP) in mmH2O
次要结局
未报告次要终点