Lung diseases caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Group: 24 participants will be instructed to perform respiratory physiotherapy, using the Active Breathing Cycle (CAR) technique, which consists of the following phases: 1) relaxation and
2) three or four chest expansion exercises
3) one or two huffs (forced expiration) and 4) relaxation and control of
breath. The technique should be performed with the patient seated, lasting twenty minutes. The patient will be instructed to pe
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Sponsors
UFCSPA - Universidade de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre
Hospital Sanatório Partenon - Secretaria Estadual da Saúde do RS
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients at the Tuberculosis / MNT Outpatient Clinic of the Hospital Sanatório Partenon of the State Health Department; older than 18 years; who are able to carry out the exercises alone; using smartphones with Internet access
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Recent history of hemoptysis; undergoing regular physical therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find clinical improvement, assessed by spirometry, based on the finding of a variation of at least 7% in pre and post-intervention measurements | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find an improvement in the quality of life parameters, as measured by the Saint George's Hospital Questionnaire on Respiratory Illness;It is expected to find an increase in the distance covered in the 6-minute Walk Test, based on the finding of a variation of at least 50m in pre and post-intervention measurements ;Expected increase in respiratory muscle strength measured by manovacuometry tests | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLaura Dossena
Outcome results
None listed