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Effect of Rib Mobilization on Weaning Parameters From Mechanical Ventilator in Patients With Pneumonia

Effect of Rib Mobilization on Weaning Parameters From Mechanical Ventilator in Patients With Pneumonia

Status
Recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06835842
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-02-19
Start date
2025-03-10
Completion date
2026-05-20
Last updated
2025-07-10

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Conditions

Pneumonia

Brief summary

this study will be conducted to distinguish between effect of rib mobilization and routine chest physiotherapy on weaning parameters from mechanical ventilator in patients with pneumonia • HYPOTHESES: It will be hypothesized that there may be significant effect of rib mobilization on weaning parameters from mechanical ventilator in patients with pneumonia. RESEARCH QUESTION: Does rib mobilization have an effect on weaning parameters from mechanical ventilator in patients with pneumonia? measuring weaning parameters: on screen of mechanical ventilator : measuring respiratory rate, Tidal volume (TV), FiO2. * Arterial blood gases (ABG) analyzer machine ABG is recorded daily (PH- PaO2 - PaCO2) * Length of ICU stay: calculated by (admission date - discharge date * Weaning success rate

Detailed description

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) represents a significant sub-set of (HAP) remains the most frequent intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired infection its incidence ranges from 9% to 27% of ventilated patients ,VAP is associated with an increased length of stay, mortality and health care costs, Pneumonia can result in chest wall stiffness, decreased mobility, limiting the range of motion during breathing and decreased lung compliance and impaired respiratory function , Rib mobilization: is an articular , non-invasive, passive technique that can be useful with acutely ill, hospitalized patients emphasizes the placement of a repetitive force to increase the range of motion of the posterior rib articulations and chest wall , lessening somatic dysfunction of the spine, stretches myofascial structures and improve respiratory mechanics So, this study will be conducted to distinguish between effect of rib mobilization and routine chest physiotherapy on weaning parameters among intubated pneumonic patients on mechanical vent.

Interventions

OTHERrib mobilization technique

rib mobilization technique The patient in experimental group will be relaxed in semi- fowler position while connected to mechanical ventilator, therapist will seat at the patient side, his fingers pads are placed at the position of the patient's rib angles , pulling upward and the lateral position the position is held while wait for the soft tissues to release this take from 15 seconds .Release of the diaphragm through manual contact with hypothenar region of therapist thumb inferior laterally xiphoid process and rest along Antero lateral costal margin below rib7 during exhalation the therapist thumb give pressure posteriorly repeat this steps for 3 to5 respiratory cycle • routine chest physiotherapy percussion on chest wall its frequency should be 3-7 beats per sec. vibration applying a light pressure with hand on affected segment for about 5 min modified postural drainage R. and L. side. U&L limb passive ex. for R.10 x3 set .this program for 30 minutes once daily for ten days

OTHERroutine chest physiotherapy

routine chest physiotherapy the patient will be laid in half supine position connected to a ventilator applying * percussion on chest wall its frequency should be 3-7 beats per second or 180-420 beats per minute * vibration applying a light pressure with flattened hand on affected segment for about 5 minutes * modified postural drainage (right and left sidling 10 min for each side * upper and lower limb exercise for 4 limbs (3 sets and each set has 10 repetition * this program for 30 minutes once daily * for 10 consecutive days

Sponsors

Cairo University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

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

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Patient's age ranged from 40- 50 years old from both genders. 2. Diagnosed with pneumonia and need invasive mechanical ventilation support. 3. Stable oxygen saturation (SpO2 more than 85, (FiO2) 0.6 or less, PEEP less than 10 Cm H2O). 4. mean arterial pressure \> 75 mmHg and urine output \> 1 mL/kg/h; 5. Patients with Glasgow coma scale (GCS) \> 8T 6. Unconscious and semi-conscious patients. -

Exclusion criteria

1. Unstable hemodynamics 2. Unstable neurological problems e.g. (epileptic seizures -hyperthermia). 3. Unstable chest wall e.g. (multiple rib or vertebral fractures) 4. Increase intracranial pressure (\>20 mmHg for \>5 min). 5. Undrained pneumothorax, recent pulmonary surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Arterial blood gasesat least 10 consecutive days• Arterial blood gases (ABG): (PH -PaO2 - PaCO2) • PaO2/FiO2 ratio (P/F): One element of predicting successful weaning from mechanical ventilation is PaO2/FiO2 \> 200
Respiratory rate (RR)at least 10 consecutive daysIt will be measured using a mechanical ventilator.
Tidal volume (TV)at least 10 consecutive daysIt will be measured using a mechanical ventilator.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Length of hospital stayat least 10 consecutive days;• Length of stay in intensive care unite can be defined as the number of days that an in-patient will remain in ICU during a single admission event, is calculated by subtracting the admission date (ADATE) from the discharge date (DDATE)

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Primary Contacthoda gaber el said, master
huda.eaid68@gmail.com01100272020
Backup Contact. Shymaa Mohamed Ali, lecturer
shymaaali@pt.cu.edu.eg01144242511

Outcome results

None listed

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