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Investigation of Pectoralis Muscle Strength in Elderly With Interstitial Lung Disease

The Effect of Pectoralis Muscle Strength on Pulmonary Function in Elderly With Interstitial Lung Disease

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04803617
Enrollment
68
Registered
2021-03-17
Start date
2017-01-23
Completion date
2017-06-23
Last updated
2021-03-17

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Conditions

Geriatric, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary

Keywords

pectoralis muscle strength, lung function test, respiratory muscle strength, horizontal adduction

Brief summary

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a restrictive lung disease characterized by impaired lung function, exercise limitation and skeletal muscle dysfunction. There is limited data on skeletal muscle function in ILD, most of which are focused on the lower limb muscles. The aim of this study were to evaluated the change of pectoralis muscle strength and relationship of pulmonary function with pectoralis muscle strength.

Detailed description

This study consisted of intervention and control groups. Thirty one patients with ILD were included in the patient's group and 37 healthy volunteers in the control group. All participants were selected from the geriatric population. Demographic and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy assessment of all participants were performed. Lung function test, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure and pectoralis muscle strength were measured in participants of both groups. All measurements were performed once.

Interventions

OTHERAssessment of pulmonary function and pectoralis muscle strength

In both groups, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and FEV1 / FVC ratio were measured with portable spirometer according to the guidelines of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS). Maximal inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory pressure (MEP) were evaluated with mouth pressure device as per ATS/ERS guidelines. Sensation of dyspnea was assessed with Modified medical council research scale. Pectoralis muscle strength were measured isometrically using with digital hand held dynamometer.

Sponsors

Habibedurdu
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Diagnosed with ILD by a multidisciplinary team according to the 2011 ATS/ERS guidelines for ILD * Aged 65-85

Exclusion criteria

* Uncontrolled/active cardiovascular, metabolic, systemic or cancerous disease * Significant orthopedic, neurologic or musculoskeletal comorbidity that limited functional independence * No being able to cooperate * Refuse to participate in the current study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Pectoralis muscle strength test15 minuteThe pectoralis muscle strength were measured with handheld dynamometer in supine position. The shoulder joint of participant was positioned at 90º abducted and at 0º internal/external rotation and the elbow joint was flexed at 90º. The other shoulder joint was fixed by the physiotherapist. While the participant performed isometrically horizontal adduction movement, the measurement was performed on the distal part of the upper arm and the contraction was sustained for at least 5 seconds by the participant. The test was performed three times and with 60 seconds rest between tests. The mean of the best value on both sides was recorded.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
FEV15 minuteFEV1 value was measured with portable spirometer according to ATS/ ERS guidelines for pulmonary function test. Results of the measurements were recorded as percentanges of predicted values.
FVC5 minuteFVC value was measured with portable spirometer according to ATS/ ERS guidelines for pulmonary function test. Results of the measurements were recorded as percentanges of predicted values.
FEV1/FVC5 minuteThe ratio of FEV1/FVC was calculated by measuring device according to measured FEV1 and FVC values
Respiratory muscle strength test15 minuteMaximal mouth pressures were measured to evaluate respiratory muscle strength. The test was performed with mouth pressure device in sitting position. Participants breathed through a flanged mouthpiece inside the lips at near residual volume for the MIP value and near total lung capacity for MEP value . The maximum effort was sustained for at least one second. The test was repeated at least 3 times until no more than 10% difference was present between highest and previous measurements . The higest value and percentage value of predicted highest value were recorded
Dyspnea assessment3 minuteModified Medical Council Research Dyspnea scale were used to assess sensation of dyspnea

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 13, 2026