Effectiveness of respiratory muscle stretching versus manual diaphragmatic release technique combined with aerobic exercise in patients with COPD

Effectiveness of respiratory muscle stretching versus manual diaphragmatic release technique combined with aerobic exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with COPD-A comparative study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/02/049372

Enrollment

Registered

2023-02-01

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-02-06

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: J668- Airway disease due to other specific organic dusts

Interventions

Intervention1: Respiratory Muscle Stretching, Manual Diaphragmatic Release Technique, Aerobic Exercise: Respiratory muscle stretching given two sets of ten repetitions for each muscle with one minute

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 40-70 years. Mild to moderate COPD patients, according to GOLD criteria. both the gender will be included. Body mass index between 18 kg/m2 and Clinically stable (that is no exacerbation in the previous 6 weeks) Patients willing to participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient with unstable hemodynamic parameters. patient who has undergone recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery. Patient with rib fracture. Inability to understand verbal command. Neurologically compromised patients affecting consciousness and mental function.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Primary outcomes are Pulmonary Function Test.(FVC,FEV1,FEV1/FVC)and Quality of life using St. Georgeâ??s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ-C).Timepoint: Pre treatment assessment After 1 week Assessment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No Secondary outcomesTimepoint: Nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vishvanath Pawadshetty

Maharashtra Institute of Physiotherapy

physiovish@gmail.com7218217763

Outcome results

None listed

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