Comparative Effects of Pilates Breathing and Pursed Lip Breathing on Chest Expension and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Recruiting · NCT07177976 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Pilates Breathing Technique along with standard pharmacological managementPursed-lip breathing along with pharmacological management
What this trial is about
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a particular type of irreversible disease that may damage or obstruct airways and make it difficult to breath. This respiratiry condition may lead to shallow breathing. Breathing exercisers help to manage hyperventilation often seen in COPD patients. To handle respiratory complications patients are advised to practice breathing techniques along with pharmacological management
Who can take part
Age range
40 Years to 64 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Age between 40-64 years
- Both genders (male and female)
- Grade 1-3 on mMRC scale of dyspnea
- COPD mild stage according to global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease (GOLD) classification; Mild = FEV1 greater than or equal to 80% predicted
Exclusion criteria
- Moderate, severe and very severe stage of COPD according to GOLD classification
- Patients having acute exerbation of COPD
- Patients diagnosed with acute infection
- Patients unable to follow command and instructions
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000 - Rawalpindi, Pakistan