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Effect of Postural Drainage With or Without Thoracic Squeezing on O2 and Respiratory Rate in Infant With RDS.
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2026-05-11
14
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
40 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study investigated whether adding thoracic squeezing to postural drainage improves immediate respiratory outcomes in preterm infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). Over nine months, 14 preterm infants (all born via cesarean section) were randomly assigned to two groups. The control group received standard care with postural drainage, while the experimental group received postural drainage combined with the lung squeezing technique (LST), which applies gentle chest pressure to enhance airflow and mucus clearance. Infants with genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, or on neurotropic drugs were excluded. Oxygen saturation and respiratory distress were measured using the Oxygen Saturation Index and Silverman-Anderson Scale, with data analyzed in SPSS. The study aimed to determine whether combining thoracic squeezing with postural drainage has a greater immediate effect on improving oxygen levels and reducing respiratory distress compared to postural drainage alone.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Postural Drainage With or Without Thoracic Squeezing on O2 and Respiratory Rate in Infant With RDS.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children diagnosed with RDS
- Preterm infants born by cesarean section
- No congenital malformations
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently treated with neurotropic drugs
- Respiratory or cardiac congenital anomalies
- Genetic disorders
- Interventricular hemorrhage or seizures
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Children Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
I
IMRAN AMJAD, PHD
CONTACT
M
MUHAMMAD ASIF JAVED, PhD*
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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