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Effects of fascial manipulation and facilitation technique on chest to improve lung function in COPD

Comparison of fascial manipulation technique and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on lung function in stable Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/04/013201
Enrollment
30
Registered
2018-04-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Interventions

Intervention1: fascial manipulation: fascial manipulation based on centre of fusion point to release chest tightness and also to improve lung function Control Intervention1: proprioceptive neuromuscul

Sponsors

Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Stable COPD patients(GOLD criteria) ( mild-FEV1-50-79%,moderate-FEV1-50%,severe-FEV1- <30%)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute exacerbation of COPD in 2 months 2.patients who had a recent chest infections 3.patients who have undergone major abdominal,lung or spinal surgery 4.known case of neurological disoder 5.patients who had a pacemaker 6.unable to perform pulmonary function testing(cognitive ,physical impairment)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
FEV1/FVC ratioTimepoint: baseline and end of 4th week—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
MEP AND MIP ratio,chest expansion,dyspnea rating scaleTimepoint: baseline and at 4th week—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMs Sakshee Jain

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

prem.v@manipal.edu9886647732

Outcome results

None listed

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