Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: All patients, following a follow-up visit, will undergo a 3-month program of four training techniques—Postural Drainage, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Chest Vibration, and Directed Cough—at
Sponsors
Abadan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion CriteriaDiagnosis of COPD according to GOLD (2025) criteria, in stages I, II, or III. Age over 18 years. Stable COPD condition Ability to correctly perform the recommended exercises. Provision of written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Inability to correctly perform the recommended exercises. Presence of another pulmonary disease other than COPD. History of congestive heart failure or coronary artery disease.Presence of orthopedic problems (especially in the lumbar region) or musculoskeletal disorders. Refusal to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in spirometric indices, particularly FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second), before and after the intervention. Timepoint: At baseline (start of the study)Three months after follow-up without pulmonary rehabilitation trainingThree months after receiving pulmonary rehabilitation training. Method of measurement: Spirometry. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) and FEV1/FVC ratioNumber of COPD exacerbationsHistory of hospitalization due to COPD exacerbationClinical symptoms (dyspnea, cough, sputum production, etc.). Timepoint: At baseline (start of the study)--Three months after follow-up without pulmonary rehabilitation training--Three months after receiving pulmonary rehabilitation training. Method of measurement: Spirometry --Researcher-made questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactReza Yahyavi Sahzabi
Abadan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed