Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
The study is experimental and aims to (a) compare the viscoelastic properties of bronchial secretions obtained in patients suffering from obstructive respiratory disease, and (b) to compare the viscoelastic properties of bronchial secretions obtained in patients before and after application of a respiratory physiotherapy or exercise as usually prescribed. After agreement, the sputum of the participants will be collected according to the method used in clinical routine.Experiments (collection and analysis of sputum) will be conducted at the Saint-Luc University Clinic.
Interventions
OTHERPhysiotherapy
Chest Physiotherapy, physical exercises
Sponsors
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
All patients will receive standard physiotherapy as prescribed by the physician
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* obstructive pulmonary disease
Exclusion criteria
* none
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Viscoelasticity | 30 minutes | Evolution of elastic modulus, viscous modulus, phase angle and non-linear characteristics of lung secretions. |
Countries
Belgium
Contacts
CONTACTGregory Reychler, PT, PhD
CONTACTWilliam PONCIN, PT, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORGregory Reychler, PT, PhD
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Outcome results
None listed