COPD, Pulmonary Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is a multifactorial, progressive chronic lung disease that causes airflow restriction. Study was conducted To Compare the effects of supervised and self-directed pulmonary rehabilitation on cough and sputum expectoration in patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Detailed description
To Compare the effects of supervised and self-directed pulmonary rehabilitation on cough and sputum expectoration in patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It was a randomised control trial and participants were COPD Patients.
Interventions
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Techniques
Sponsors
Afridi Medical Complex
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age: 40 to 60 * Gender: Both Males & Females. * Diagnoses with an exacerbation of COPD. * Informed consent obtained.
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to provide informed consent or complete a self-administered questionnaire. * Patients with trauma. * Females who were pregnant and breastfeeding.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Six minute walk test | 6 months | to measure distance walked in six minutes |
| Cough & sputum assessment questionnaire. | 6 months | recall assesses the frequency and severity of cough and sputum and their impact on everyday life |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| leicester cough questionnaire | 6 months | This questionnaire is designed to assess the impact of cough on various aspects of your life. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed