To check the effect of active cycle of breathing technique on dyspnea in community acquired pneumonia patients

Efficacy of active cycle of breathing technique on dyspnea management in community-acquired pneumonia - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/02/080176

Enrollment

Registered

2025-02-10

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-03-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: J189- Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Interventions

Intervention1: Active Cycle of Breathing Technique(ACBT): Active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT) is a flexible approach that the patient can use on their own without the need for any special equip

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia, Modified Borg Scale less than 5

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Case of secondary pneumonia, Mechanically ventilated patient, Patient with modified Borg Scale Score less than Grade 1, • Neurological conditions (SCI, Parkinsons, Anxiety, etc) musculoskeletal conditions (severe arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lower limb amputation, etc) pulmonary conditions (Asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, etc)which is affecting dyspnoea and ambulation, Any immune disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Modified Borg Scale MRC ScaleTimepoint: Baseline, Post 4 weeks Intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Chest Expansion Oxygen saturationTimepoint: Baseline, Post 4 weeks Intervention	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ritika Kumar

Department of physiotherapy, Amity Institute of Health and Allied Sciences

ngupta4@amity.edu9810280418

Outcome results

None listed

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