Status:
RECRUITING
"Effects of Balloon-blowing Exercises With Abdominal & Lumbar Core Muscle Activation Position Among Smokers"
Lead Sponsor:
Foundation University Islamabad
Conditions:
Smoking
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-59 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The principle function of the lungs is the facilitation of the gaseous exchange, commonly referred as respiratory or breathing. Cigarette smoking has detrimental effects on nearly every organ in the b...
Detailed Description
Cigarette smoking has detrimental effects on nearly every organ in the body, leading to a higher incidence of diseases and contributing to a gradual deterioration of the smoker's health, including a p...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Adults: aged (25-59 years)
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Gender: Both males and females
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Grade1- Grade 4 on Modified MRC dyspnea scale
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COPD classes (mild, moderate ) according to GOLD COPD Guidelines
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Participating voluntarily and follow the instructions & performing
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The number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years the person has smoked.
- pack yr = 20 cig/day x 1 yrs
- pack yr = 20 cig/day x 2 yrs
Exclusion criteria:
- Severe cases of obstruction like Severe asthma & status asthmaticus, Severe COPD, bullous emphysema for pneumothorax.
- Any congenital deformities of chest wall, Demonstrated neuromuscular or neurological deficit/disease of chest wall
- Other serious Cardiopulmonary diseases including pulmonary embolism, pulmonary ----Hypertension, Active TB, pneumonias or other acute illnesses
- Any recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery, trauma or injury
- Pregnancy
- Any psychiatric illnesses
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 15 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06671288
Start Date
August 15 2024
End Date
February 1 2025
Last Update
November 4 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000