Infection, Pleural Diseases
Conditions
Keywords
pleural disease, infecTion, chest physiotherapy
Brief summary
Chest physiotherapy (CP) facilitates the absorption of fluid in the pleural cavity and reduces the formation of fibrous adhesions in patients with pleural infection, allowing a faster clinical, functional and radiological improve. The aim of the study is to determine if the CP associated with conventional medical treatment (CT) improves functional sequelae secondary to pleural infectious.
Detailed description
This is a multicenter, prospective and randomized trial. Objective: To determine if the Chest physiotherapy (CP) associated with conventional medical treatment (CT) improves functional sequelae secondary to pleural infectious disease, defined as an increased of 15% in Vital Functional Capacity (VFC). Adult patients with diagnosis of pleural infection will be included and randomized into two branches: control group - only CT and interventional one - CT plus CP.
Interventions
OTHERChest physiotherapy
Depending on the location of the pleural effusion different techniques are performed: 1. Postural control techniques; 2. Secretions drainage techniques; 3. Thoracic expansion techniques; 4. Diaphragmatic mobility techniques.
Sponsors
Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Hospital de Granollers
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of infectious pleural effusion * Failure to meet any
Exclusion criteria
.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in improving lung function | 3 months | To determine if Respiratory Physiotherapy (RP) associated with conventional medical treatment (CT) improves functional sequelae secondary to infectious pleural effusion. All patients will performed spirometric studies at the beginning of the study, at 3 and 6 month. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in resolution of pleural effusion | 3 months | To analysed if CP allows faster resolution of pleural effusion. A simple thoracic Rx will be performed to assess radiological changes every month till resolution of pleural sequelae. |
| Reduce hospital stay | 3 months | To assess if CP added to medical therapy in patients with infectious pleural effusion decreased hospital stay |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed