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Comparing effects of diaphragm muscle release technique and chest mobilization on breathlessness and expansion of chest in patients with obstructive lung disease

Comparative effects of Manual Diaphragm Technique and Chest Mobilization Techniques on Dyspnea and Chest Excursion in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/03/083111
Enrollment
54
Registered
2025-03-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: J988- Other specified respiratory disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: Manual Diaphragm Release technique: Patient s Position: Patients were instructed to lie on their backs with their limbs relaxed. Ensure that the patient is comfortable and does not expe

Sponsors

Himanshika Gautam
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed cases of COPD using Gold Standard method. 2. Both Male and Female. 3. Age group between 40 years to 70 years. 4. Patients with an exacerbation of COPD. 5. Value of Pulmonary Function Test below normal value. 6. Patients with symptoms of shortness of breath.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with unstable vitals 2. Patients with any active lung infections or any other respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, lung carcinoma 3. Patients with uncontrolled Diabetes Mellites 4. Patients of progressive diseases seriously influencing waling ability, amputation, muscular dystrophies, paralysis 5. Patients with multidrug resistance COPD 6. Patients with psychological disorders 7. Patients who are non cooperative

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Single breath count 2. Chest excursion 3. PFT 4. COPD assessment testTimepoint: at baseline and after one week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Geetanjali Kaul

Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital, Kumarhatti, Solan

drgeetanjalikaul@gmail.com7018518005

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026