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Combined Effects of Buteyko Breathing Technique and Chest Wall Mobilization on Pulmonary Functions and Quality of Life
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-08-05
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
12 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The study aims to evaluate the effects of Buteyko breathing techniques with and without chest wall mobilization on pulmonary functions, and quality of life in chronic smokers. The study design will be a randomized clinical trial. The study will be completed in 10 months after the approval of the synopsis from the Ethical Committee of RCRS \& AHS. A non-probability convenient sampling technique will be used to recruit the individuals. Group 1-Buteyko breathing technique + Chest Wall Mobilization and Group 2-Buteyko Breathing Technique + Without Chest Wall Mobilization
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Combined Effects of Buteyko Breathing Technique and Chest Wall Mobilization on Pulmonary Functions and Quality of Life
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Both male and female participants were included
- Age between 40 and 55 years
- Must be current smokers or have a history of long-term smoking
- Must meet smoking criteria calculated by number of packs per day multiplied by years smoked
- Predicted lung function values with FEV1 less than 75% and FEV1/FVC ratio less than 70%
You will not qualify if you...
- Neurological disorders
- Musculoskeletal disorders affecting physical activity
- Any pulmonary complications or lung diseases
- Previous involvement in any other exercise or physical activity
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
K
Kinza Saleem, DPT
CONTACT
T
Tasneem Shahzadi, TDPT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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