Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Conditions
Brief summary
Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy is a device aiding airway clearance and secretion mobilization, also prevent the small airway from collapsing. The purpose of this research is to compare two PEP devices (Pulmonica, RC-Cornet) in stable COPD patients. Patients' compliance, satisfaction, 3 months and 6 months lung function test and life quality will be compared.
Detailed description
Background : Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy is a type of airway clearance therapy in which the patient exhales through a resistance, which helps to shift the pressure points that aid mobilization of sputum and prevent the lung from collapsing. PEP therapy helps patients reduce the need for ventilatory support, improve hyperinflation and dyspnea. Although PEP devices are used, only a few studies have compared their beneficial effects and preference among COPD patients. Objective: The purpose of this research is to compare two PEP devices (Pulmonica, RC-Cornet) in stable COPD patients. . Methods: A baseline assessment of the patient will be taken at the beginning, three months and the end of six months, including patients' ability to clear secretions via Breathlessness, Cough and Sputum Scale (BCSS), patients' self-reported quality of life via St. George's Respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) and COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores, pt's satisfaction with each device, and cardio-pulmonary function via pulmonary function test and six minute walk test in three and six months. Subsequently, patients will be randomly assigned a PEP device (Pulmonica, RC-Cornet) and given instructions on how to properly use the device including frequency of PEP therapy. Each patient will receive a monthly follow-up call in order to determine adherence and satisfaction with PEP therapy, also BCSS, SGRQ and CAT scores.
Interventions
DEVICEPulmonica
The Pulmonica is a specially constructed and tuned Pulmonary Harmonica that produces deep, resonant, meditative sounds that can be felt vibrating in the lungs and sinuses. Participants who will be instructed to inhale and exhale through Pulmonica at least ten times daily for up to six months.
DEVICERC-Cornet
RC-Cornet is an oscillatory positive expiratory pressure device, which is designed to aid in the loosening and removal of mucus build-up in the lungs. Participants who will be instructed to inhale and exhale through RC-Cornet at least ten times daily for up to six months.
Sponsors
Rush University Medical Center
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Stable COPD patients, younger than 80 years of age, older than 21 years and are willing to participate and give consent to participate
Exclusion criteria
* tracheotomy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Breathlessness, Cough and Sputum Scale (BCSS) | Within 6 months after enrollment |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| COPD Assessment Test (CAT) | Within 6 months after enrollment |
| St. George's Respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) scores | Within 6 months after enrollment |
| Hospitalization or Emergency room visits within 6 months after enrollment | Within 6 months after enrollment |
| Frequency of using OPEP device daily | Within 6 months after enrollment |
| 6 minutes walk distance | 6 months after enrollment |
Outcome results
None listed