None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Diaphragm Release Technique: The primary method will be the “diaphragm lift ?. The participant will be asked to lie supine with relaxed limbs. Positioned at the head of the patient, the
Sponsors
ADITI
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Cigarette smokers with Smoking index/pack year more than 10 [Glennon, S. G, 2019] Active smokers Stable vitals before performing the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cardiovascular disease Obstructive disease or restrictive disease Uncontrolled metabolic disease Mental impairment Those who have participated in singing Heavy alcohol drinking: 4-5 drinks on almost every day Past history of ICU admission
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1 Diaphragm muscle activity on EMG 2 Dynamic Pulmonary Volumes: FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEFR 3 Dyspnoea 4 Manual Evaluation of Diaphragm Scale score 5 Inspiratory Effort 6 Chest mobility Timepoint: 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1 SpO2 2 Autonomic nervous system parameters: HRV 3 Heart rate 4 Blood pressure 5 Cardiac electrical conduction 6 Modified Kuppu Swamy Scale for socio economic and educational level 7 Food frequency questionnaire Timepoint: 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactADITI
Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University
Outcome results
None listed