Health Condition 1: J628- Pneumoconiosis due to other dust containing silica
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a.Patients should of be more than 18 years age. b.Confirmed diagnosis of silicosis based on spirometry and radiological findings. c.Patients having history of occupational history of mining, construction and building, stone work, pottery, ceramics and glass making, sandblasting, foundry work or any other occupational history.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a. Patients with history of an either unstable angina or myocardial infarction) within 30 days prior to the test. b.Inability to perform 6MWT . c.Patients who are at risk of acute respiratory failure, or the presence of a non-cardiopulmonary condition that may become exacerbated by exercise. d.Patients with severe, uncontrolled hypertension and a resting heart rate greater than 120 bpm. e.Any comorbidity which might affect exercise capacity f.Patients with any kind of neuromuscular problems. g.Patients on oxygen therapy. h.Patients with acute T.B and lung tumors.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To assess the quality of life in individuals with silicosis using the St. Georges Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). 2. To evaluate the mental health status of silicosis patients using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS). 3. To measure the functional exercise capacity of individuals with silicosis using the 6-Minute Walk Test (6mWT). Timepoint: 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To Evaluate the Mental Health Status of Silicosis Using the Depression, Anxiety, & Stress ScaleTimepoint: at 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactTanu Sharma
RUHS CMS
Outcome results
None listed