Status:
UNKNOWN
Effectiveness of Acapella and ELTGOL Technique to Promote Airway Clearance in COPD:a Comparative Study
Lead Sponsor:
PSG College of Physiotherapy
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
To compare the efficacy of acapella and expiration against open glottis (ELTGOL) technique in promoting airway clearance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
Detailed Description
This study is carried out to determine the effectiveness of acapella and expiration in lateral position with open glottis to clear the secretion in COPD patients. The sessions will be carried twice da...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Mild copd
- Moderate copd
- Patient able to sustain expiratory flow greater than 15l/min
- Patient expectorate more than 25.-30ml
Exclusion
- Severe copd
- Peripheral oxygen saturation lower than 85%
- Rr\>35breaths/min
- Current acute chest pain
- Recent history of haemoptysis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02249455
Start Date
July 1 2014
End Date
January 1 2015
Last Update
September 25 2014
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Steffi Varghese
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 641004