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Effect of Bubble Positive Expiratory Pressure and Segmental Breathing Versus Incentive Spirometry in Pleural Effusion
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-11-25
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
11 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Conducted as a randomized clinical trial, this study will include 40 pediatric participants aged 5-16, recruited from Gulab Devi Chest Hospital and Children's Hospital, Lahore. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups: one receiving Bubble PEP with Segmental Breathing and the other using Incentive Spirometry, both combined with conventional chest physiotherapy and mobility. Outcome measures, including lung expansion (via X-ray), dyspnea (assessed using the Pediatric Dyspnea Scale), chest expansion (measured with a measuring tape), oxygen saturation (SpO₂), and respiratory rate, will be recorded pre- and post-intervention. The study hypothesises that the Bubble PEP and Segmental Breathing approach may offer a cost-effective and efficient alternative to Incentive Spirometry, particularly for patients who cannot afford mechanical devices. Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS version 2023 to determine the intervention's effects.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Bubble Positive Expiratory Pressure and Segmental Breathing Versus Incentive Spirometry in Pleural Effusion
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 5 to 16 years
- Diagnosed with pleural effusion or hydrothorax
- Thoracic drainage system in place for at least 24 hours
- Any gender
- No other co-existing illnesses
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of other lung diseases not matching pleural effusion
- Unbearable chest pain, chylothorax, hemothorax, pneumothorax, chest trauma, or rib fracture
- Other diseases causing pleural effusion
- Chest musculoskeletal deformities
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Children Hospital and University of Child Health Sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
I
IMRAN AMJAD, PhD
CONTACT
M
Muhammad Asif Javed, MS-PT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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