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The Immediate Effect of Manual Therapy Application on Respiratory Functions in Healthy Young Individuals

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2023-07-01

Plain-language summary

Manual therapy techniques targeting the thoracic region are commonly used in clinical practice. It has been suggested that manual therapy interventions directed at the spine can increase mobility of the spine and chest wall, which may have a positive impact on lung functions. The potential positive effects of thoracic manipulation on respiratory system diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma have been investigated and continue to be studied. Specifically, the results of studies investigating the physiological outcomes of this therapeutic approach in healthy adults are conflicting. The aim of this study is to investigate the short-term effects of thoracic manipulation and mobilization, as well as diaphragm mobilization, through a single session of manual therapy interventions on respiratory functions.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * be between the ages of 18-25, * to be a studen Exclusion Criteria: * those who have any health problems * those with orthopedic disorders * those with systemic and cardiopulmonary diseases that would interfere with the evaluation

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pulmonary Functions Test- FEV1 (Forced expiratory volume in the first second)

Timeframe: Change from before and 5 minutes after application

Pulmonary Functions Test-FVC (Forced vital capacity)

Timeframe: Change from before and 5 minutes after application

Pulmonary Functions Test- FEV1/FVC

Timeframe: Change from before and 5 minutes after application

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05934240

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Pulmonary Functions Test- FEV1 (Forced expiratory volume in the first second)

Timeframe: Change from before and 5 minutes after application

Pulmonary Functions Test-FVC (Forced vital capacity)

Timeframe: Change from before and 5 minutes after application

Pulmonary Functions Test- FEV1/FVC

Timeframe: Change from before and 5 minutes after application