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A comparative study between two techniques to improve airway clearance in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Comparison of Lung flute and Threshold PEP for airway clearance in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/06/008730
Enrollment
50
Registered
2017-06-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Interventions

Intervention1: Lung Flute: Subjects will be instructed to blow twice in to the device vigorously enough to make the reed oscillate, followed by 5 normal breaths. 10 repetitions per set, followed by 3

Sponsors

Ms Fernandes Orein Lawrence
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Presence of airflow obstruction by spirometry (GOLD stage 2-4)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Active tuberculosis patients; Patients with emphysematous bullae; History of cough syncope; Patients undergone abdominal, thoracic or cardiac surgeries in the last 6 months; Pregnant women; Un-cooperative patients

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Quantity of sputumTimepoint: Total quantity of sputum in 6 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pulmonary Functions- Parameters (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio, PEFR)Timepoint: Difference in Pulmonary Functions after 6 days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMs Fernandes Orein Lawrence

Father Muller Medical College

cheri8585@gmail.com08242238290

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026