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Comparison of Anterior Chest Compression Assist and Abdominal Thrust Assist Technique COPD

Comparative Effects of Anterior Chest Compression Assist and Abdominal Thrust Assist Technique on Sputum Diary, Oxygen Saturation, Expiratory Flow Rate, and Dyspnea in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05936801
Enrollment
34
Registered
2023-07-10
Start date
2023-07-15
Completion date
2023-12-20
Last updated
2024-06-13

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Conditions

COPD

Brief summary

A total 34 patients will be taken. 2 groups will be created to apply intervention. After signing consent form, 17 patients in group A will be given abdominal thrust assist technique and 17 patients in group B will be given anterior chest compression technique.

Detailed description

Patient is instructed to take in a deep breath and hold it. Then, just as the patient is instructed to cough, the therapist applies a quick push up and in under the diaphragm with the heel of the hand. In Anterior chest compression: the therapist places one arm across the patient's pectorals and the other parallel to it. After the patient takes a maximal breath, the therapist pushes down to help the patient cough. The greatest force is applied through the lower chest during expulsion. A total 34 patients will be taken. 2 groups will be created to apply intervention. After signing consent form, 17 patients in group A will be given abdominal thrust assist technique and 17 patients in group B will be given anterior chest compression technique. Baseline treatment given to both groups will include percussion and tapping. The data collected will then be analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25.

Interventions

OTHERAnterior Chest Compression technique

Baseline treatment given is percussion and vibration in side lying position. The therapist puts one arm across the patient's pectoral region to stabilize or compress the upper chest while the other arm is placed either parallel on the lower chest or abdomen below the xiphoid process. Inspiration is facilitated by the pressure on anterior chest, followed by a hold. Just as the patient is instructed to cough, the therapist applies a quick force with both arms: down and back on the upper chest and up and back on the lower chest or abdomen. 3 sessions in a wk would be given on alternate days Baseline treatment given is percussion and vibration in side lying position. It Can be used in both the supine and side lying positions. With the patient in the supine position, the therapist places the heel of one hand inferior to the patient's xiphoid process and below the patient's lower ribs.

OTHERAbdominal Thrust Technique

Baseline treatment given is percussion and vibration in side lying position. It Can be used in both the supine and side lying positions. With the patient in the supine position, the therapist places the heel of one hand inferior to the patient's xiphoid process and below the patient's lower ribs.

Sponsors

Riphah International University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Masking description

A total 34 patients will be taken. 2 groups will be created to apply intervention. After signing consent form, 17 patients in group A will be given abdominal thrust assist technique and 17 patients in group B will be given anterior chest compression technique. Baseline treatment given to both groups will include percussion and tapping. The data collected will then be analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25

Intervention model description

A total 34 patients will be taken. 2 groups will be created to apply intervention. After signing consent form, 17 patients in group A will be given abdominal thrust assist technique and 17 patients in group B will be given anterior chest compression technique. Baseline treatment given to both groups will include percussion and tapping.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* uncontrolled Tachycardia * Unconscious patients * In neuro-compromised patients with Cognitive dysfunction * Recent esophageal surgery * Acute abdominal distension -Recent Broncho-pleural fistula - Pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax hemothorax * Unstable head and neck fracture

Exclusion criteria

* Breathlessness, Cough and sputum scale (BCSS) * Modified Borg Dyspnea scale * Peak Flow Meter * Pulse Oximeter

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
sputum diary4 weekssputum of each patient will be recorded.
Oxygen saturation4 weeksoxygen saturation will be measure with pulse oximeter.
expiratory flow rate4 weeksExpiratory flow rate will be measured through peak expiratory flow meter

Countries

Pakistan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026