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Measurement of Viscoelastic Properties of Bronchopulmonary Secretions in Patients With Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Led by Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain · Updated on 2026-04-29
500
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the viscoelastic properties of bronchial secretions in patients with obstructive pulmonary disease. The study aims to compare these properties in patients before and after they receive respiratory physiotherapy or exercise as typically prescribed. This experimental study is conducted by Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc and Universit e9 Catholique de Louvain. Participants will undergo standard physiotherapy treatment, which includes chest physiotherapy and physical exercises. Sputum samples will be collected following routine clinical methods. Experiments on the collection and analysis of sputum will take place at the Saint-Luc University Clinic. During the study, patients' sputum will be collected and analyzed to measure the viscoelasticity of bronchopulmonary secretions within 30 minutes. The study involves monitoring this property before and after the physiotherapy or exercise sessions. Participants may be involved for varying durations depending on their treatment schedule, with a focus on assessing the changes in secretion properties.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Measurement of Viscoelastic Properties of Bronchopulmonary Secretions.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of obstructive pulmonary disease
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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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 - Duration of the physiotherapy treatment as per protocol
Participants receive standard physiotherapy treatment including chest physiotherapy and physical exercises.
Visits as scheduled for physiotherapy sessions
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, Belgium, 1200
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Research Team
G
Gregory Reychler, PT, PhD
W
William PONCIN, PT, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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