CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Egypt66 participantsStarted 2025-03-20

Plain-language summary

This study will test the efficiency of rib rising technique and thoracic lymphatic pump technique combining with manual diaphragmatic release technique in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Who can participate

Age range60 Years – 75 Years

SexMALE

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* include Stable COPD patients * include Constant medication between the treatments. * include Aged from 60 TO 75 YEARS OLD * include moderate to severe COPD * include Smoker index \<400 * exclude Rib or vertebral fracture * exclude Skin disorder or scar in chest region or recent abdominal surgery. * exclude Unwilling to complete in study * exclude Cancer * exclude Cognitive impairment to understand orders * exclude severe osteoporosis * exclude Smoker index \>400

What they're measuring

Diaphragmatic Excursion

Timeframe: all assessment will be performed two times one pretreatment and will be repeated post treatment almost 2 months

Diaphragmatic thickness

Timeframe: all assessment will be performed two times one pretreatment and will be repeated post treatment almost 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06865703

SponsorBeni-Suef University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-20

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