Comparative Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Versus Standard Care on Pain, Dyspnea, Cough Severity, Fatigue, and Anxiety in Patients With Pericarditis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Dyspnea Severity
研究概览
简要总结
Pericarditis is associated with symptoms such as chest pain, dyspnea, fatigue, cough, and anxiety, which can significantly impair functional capacity and quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a structured intervention designed to improve respiratory function and overall physical performance. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation versus standard care in improving clinical symptoms and functional outcomes in patients with pericarditis.
详细描述
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the comparative effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation and standard care in patients diagnosed with pericarditis. Participants are allocated into two groups: an intervention group receiving pulmonary rehabilitation and a control group receiving standard medical care.
Pulmonary rehabilitation includes breathing exercises, aerobic training, and patient education aimed at improving respiratory efficiency and reducing symptom burden. Such programs are widely used to improve functional capacity and quality of life in clinical populations [1].
Outcome measures include pain intensity, dyspnea, cough severity, fatigue, and anxiety, assessed using validated tools such as the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and McMaster Cough Severity Questionnaire.
Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after completion of the intervention period.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Outcome assessors are blinded to group allocation to reduce bias.
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
- •Diagnosed with pericarditis Age between 18-65 years Both male and female participants Medically stable Able to participate in rehabilitation Willing to provide informed consent
排除标准
- •Severe cardiovascular or respiratory instability Other major pulmonary diseases Recent surgery or trauma Neurological disorders affecting participation Unwillingness to participate
结局指标
主要结局
Dyspnea Severity
时间窗: Baseline and 8 weeks
Measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
次要结局
- Pain Intensity(Baseline and 8 weeks)
- Cough Severity(Baseline and 8 weeks)
- Fatigue(Time Frame: Baseline and 8 weeks)
- Anxiety(Time Frame: Baseline and 8 weeks)
研究者
Laiba Ali Khan
Doctor of Physical Therapy Student
University of Lahore