Pericarditis
Conditions
Keywords
Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pericarditis, Dyspnea, Chest Pain, Fatigue, Cough, Anxiety
Brief summary
Pericarditis is associated with symptoms such as chest pain, dyspnea, fatigue, cough, and anxiety, which can significantly impair functional capacity and quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a structured intervention designed to improve respiratory function and overall physical performance. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation versus standard care in improving clinical symptoms and functional outcomes in patients with pericarditis.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the comparative effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation and standard care in patients diagnosed with pericarditis. Participants are allocated into two groups: an intervention group receiving pulmonary rehabilitation and a control group receiving standard medical care. Pulmonary rehabilitation includes breathing exercises, aerobic training, and patient education aimed at improving respiratory efficiency and reducing symptom burden. Such programs are widely used to improve functional capacity and quality of life in clinical populations \[1\]. Outcome measures include pain intensity, dyspnea, cough severity, fatigue, and anxiety, assessed using validated tools such as the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and McMaster Cough Severity Questionnaire. Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after completion of the intervention period.
Interventions
OTHERPulmonary Rehabilitation
A structured program including breathing exercises, aerobic conditioning, and patient education administered over multiple weeks.
OTHERStandard Care
Routine clinical management as prescribed by the treating physician without additional rehabilitation protocol.
Sponsors
University of Lahore
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Outcome assessors are blinded to group allocation to reduce bias.
Intervention model description
Participants are randomly assigned to either pulmonary rehabilitation or standard care groups and followed over the intervention period.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Diagnosed with pericarditis Age between 18-65 years Both male and female participants Medically stable Able to participate in rehabilitation Willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Severe cardiovascular or respiratory instability Other major pulmonary diseases Recent surgery or trauma Neurological disorders affecting participation Unwillingness to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dyspnea Severity | Baseline and 8 weeks | Measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Intensity | Baseline and 8 weeks | Measured using VAS |
| Cough Severity | Baseline and 8 weeks | Measured using McMaster Cough Severity Questionnaire |
| Fatigue | Time Frame: Baseline and 8 weeks | Measured using VAS or standardized fatigue scale |
| Anxiety | Time Frame: Baseline and 8 weeks | Measured using a validated anxiety scale |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed