Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conditions
Keywords
chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease, Posture, Work of breathing
Brief summary
The randomized controlled trial will involve 30 participants, with Group A receiving GPRM and ACBT, while Group B follows the conventional COPD model that includes ACBT only.Assessments of heart rate, physical fitness, and quality of life will contribute to a nuanced understanding of joint function, informing future COPD treatment paradigms.
Detailed description
The focus of this study will be on addressing the critical challenge of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a globally prevalent and heterogeneous lung condition associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. With COPD anticipated to become the leading global cause of death, this research will investigate a novel intervention that combines global postural retraining (GPRM) and physical fitness, utilizing respiratory cycle technology (ACBT). This study assumes to enhance heart rate, posture, and overall quality of life in individuals with COPD. The randomized controlled trial will involve 30 participants, with Group A receiving GPRM and ACBT, while Group B follows the conventional COPD model that includes ACBT only. The study, utilizing nonprobability purposive sampling, will span six months to comprehensively evaluate cardiovascular, respiratory, and quality-of-life outcomes. Exclusion criteria ensure a representative sample, excluding individuals with severe diseases or recent surgeries. The significance of this investigation lies in its potential to revolutionize COPD treatment, offering a cost-effective approach that simultaneously enhances patient health. By targeting both biomechanical and respiratory aspects, the study aims to provide valuable insights into improving COPD treatment strategies globally, with a focus on the combined effects of global postural retraining and active breathing techniques. Assessments of heart rate, physical fitness, and quality of life will contribute to a nuanced understanding of joint function, informing future COPD treatment paradigms.
Interventions
Focusing on postural correction and movement patterns
Emphasizing breathing control, thoracic expansion, and mucus clearance techniques
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Intervention model description
Randomized controlled trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Adults aged 40-75 years diagnosed with stable COPD (according to GOLD guidelines). 2. Patients of both genders 3. FEV1: FVC ranging from 68 - 69%. 4. Predicted FEV1 of less than 70%. 5. Willingness to participate
Exclusion criteria
1. Acute Exacerbation of COPD 2. Participants with severe comorbidities, such as unstable cardiovascular diseases (e.g., recent myocardial infarction, uncontrolled hypertension) 3. Participants diagnosed with respiratory conditions other than COPD (such as asthma, interstitial lung disease) 4. Individuals who have undergone major thoracic or abdominal surgery within the past three months 5. Individuals with severe mental health conditions (such as uncontrolled psychosis or severe depression) 6. Pregnant or lactating individuals.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SF- 36 Questionnaire | 12 Weeks | The 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) is an outcome measure instrument that is often used, well-researched, self-reported measure of health. It stems from a study called the Medical Outcomes Study for the objective measure of the quality of life. It comprises 36 questions that cover eight domains of health: 1. Limitations in physical activities because of health problems. 2. Limitations in social activities because of physical or emotional problems 3. Limitations in usual role activities because of physical health problems 4. Bodily pain 5. General mental health (psychological distress and well-being) 6. Limitations in usual role activities because of emotional problems 7. Vitality (energy and fatigue) 8. General health perceptions Scores for the different domains are converted and pooled using a scoring key, for a total score indicating a range of low to high QOL |
| FEV1/FVC ratio | 12 Weeks | The individual inhales maximally and then exhales forcefully into a spirometer, measuring lung volume and airflow. The procedure may be repeated multiple times to ensure accurate and consistent results. |
| 6-minute walk test | 12 Weeks | The Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) assesses exercise capacity. Participants are briefed and baseline vital signs are recorded. The 6 Minute Walk Test is a sub-maximal exercise test used to assess aerobic capacity and endurance. The distance covered over a time of 6 minutes is used as the outcome by which to compare changes in performance capacity. |
| Photogrammetry | 12 Weeks | Photogrammetry is a research tool used in COPD studies to assess physical changes. It involves capturing and analyzing images of patients to measure anatomical features and body movement. |
| Forced expiratory volume (FEV1) | 12 Weeks | The individual inhales maximally and then exhales forcefully into a spirometer, measuring lung volume and airflow. The procedure may be repeated multiple times to ensure accurate and consistent results. |
| Forced vital capacity (FVC) | 12 Weeks | The individual inhales maximally and then exhales forcefully into a spirometer, measuring lung volume and airflow. The procedure may be repeated multiple times to ensure accurate and consistent results. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed