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Effect of Respiratory Trainer on Cardiopulmonary Functions in Patients with Upper Cross Syndrome Post-Cardiac Surgery
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2024-11-05
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
5 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the effect of respiratory training on heart and lung functions in men aged 45 to 55 who have upper cross syndrome after cardiac surgery. This trial focuses on those who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafting and experience chronic neck pain related to poor posture following surgery. The study aims to see if respiratory training can improve pulmonary functions compared to traditional physical therapy alone. The study involves 60 male patients randomly divided into two groups. One group receives respiratory muscle training using The Breather device along with traditional physical therapy, while the other group receives only the traditional physical therapy program. Both treatments last six weeks with three sessions per week, each session lasting 40 to 60 minutes. The traditional therapy includes TENS, ultrasound, infrared radiation, and cervical stabilization exercises. Participants will be evaluated before starting treatment and after 12 weeks. Assessments include lung function tests, six-minute walk test, oxygen consumption, sleep quality, pain severity, neck muscle endurance, posture angle, and quality of life questionnaires. Researchers will monitor these outcomes to understand the impact of respiratory training on recovery and daily function after cardiac surgery with upper cross syndrome.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Respiratory Trainer on Cardiopulmonary Functions in Patients with Upper Cross Syndrome Post-Cardiac Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male patients aged 45 to 55 years
- Post coronary artery bypass grafting surgery for at least three months
- Craniovertebral angle less than 51 degrees but not less than 30 degrees
- Non-specific chronic neck pain without nerve pain in the upper limbs
- Pain severity (VAS score) between 3 and 7
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 kg/m2
- Forced expiratory volume (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) lower than 80%
You will not qualify if you...
- Rheumatoid arthritis, cervical disc problems, or traumatic neck pain
- History of respiratory diseases or severe heart events
- Neurological disorders affecting the diaphragm
- BMI less than 25 or greater than 30 kg/m2
- Smokers
- FEV1 and FVC values higher than 80%
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive either respiratory muscle training combined with traditional physical therapy or traditional physical therapy alone. The therapy includes sessions with respiratory training, TENS, ultrasound, infrared radiation, and cervical stabilization exercises.
Three sessions per week, each lasting 40-60 minutes
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants undergo evaluations to assess pulmonary functions, pain severity, endurance, sleep quality, and quality of life after completing treatment.
1 visit (in-person) at 12 weeks post-treatment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt, 11432
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Research Team
M
Mostafa Ali
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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