CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Manual Diaphragmatic Technique Versus Lateral Coastal Breathing Exercises Among COPD Patients.

Pakistan58 participantsStarted 2024-11-26

Plain-language summary

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common, preventable as well treatable disorder, which is also one of the main reasons of high mortality and morbidity characterized by irreversible airflow limitation and has respiratory system involved. The aim of this study is to evaluate the comparative effects of manual diaphragmatic technique and lateral coastal breathing on COPD patients, that these exercises will have beneficial effects or not on COPD patients. Manual diaphragmatic technique and lateral coastal breathing will increase the functional capacity and relieve the symptoms dyspnea, enhance the chest wall expansion.

Who can participate

Age range45 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Age 45-65 years(12). Both gender female and male. Patients willing to be the part of the research. Patients with moderate level of COPD Patients with GOLD II stage(13). Patients who response to bronchodilators Patients with history of smoking(14). Exclusion criteria: Patients having other cardiac diseases. Patients having thoracic or abdominal surgeries. Exacerbation of symptoms before or during study. Inability of Patient to understand instructions due to mental disorder Lack of medical record Coronary artery disease (coronary angiography with stenting or bypass) Malignant tumor Patients with gastrointestinal abnormalities Patients who are in critical condition

What they're measuring

Measuring Tape

Timeframe: 6th week

6 Mile Walk Test

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Modified Borg Scale

Timeframe: 6 Weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06844994

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-30