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The effect of manual chest physiotherapy, positive expiratory pressure (PEP), and oscillating PEP on mucociliary clearance in subjects with CF

The effect of manual chest physiotherapy, positive expiratory pressure (PEP), and oscillating PEP on mucociliary clearance in subjects with CF

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12605000349640
Enrollment
12
Registered
2005-09-09
Start date
2000-04-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Postural DrainagePositive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) PhysiotherapyOscillating PEP (Flutter).

Sponsors

Sydney South West Area Health Service
Lead SponsorGovernment body

Study design

Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Crossover
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
0 to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Cystic fibrosis, stable clinical condition (FEV1 within 10% of best for the previous 6 months).

Exclusion criteria

Unable/unwilling to provide informed consent, already received allowed radiation dose for research purposes.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026