Combined Effects of Subtle Touch Technique and Active Cycle of Breathing Technique in COPD

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

COPD is a disease state characterized by the presence of airflow obstruction due to chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Subtle Touch, also known as Calatonia, involves a profound relaxation approach that regulates muscle tension and fosters physical and psychological equilibrium in patients. The study will employ a randomized controlled trial, with total 40 participants divided into two groups. Group A will receive ACBTs three times daily for fifteen minutes for eight weeks. Group B will receive ACBT along with subtle touch technique for three times daily for fifteen minutes for eight weeks. The nonprobability convenient sampling technique, followed by random allocation using sealed opaque enveloped method.The inclusion criteria will be focusing on patients of 45 to 60 years of age, patients with mild to moderate COPD (according to Gold Criteria) and both male and female. While exclusion criterion includes musculoskeletal disorders, any recent chest injuries, lung infections and pulmonary hypertension. The methodology will involve 8-week intervention period, conducted at pulmonology department of Jinnah hospital, with participants in each group receiving instruction and support in their respective breathing techniques. All patients will be assessed using Digital Spirometer (to evaluate pulmonary functions), Breathlessness Cough and Sputum Scale BCSS (to evaluate sputum diary of patients), Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale and St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). The data analysis will be done by using SPSS version 25. After assessing Combined Effects of ACBT and Subtle Touch Technique in COPD normality of data by Shapiro-Wilk test, it will be decided either parametric or non-parametric test will be used within a group or between two groups.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 45
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Age 45 to 65

• Patients with mild to moderate COPD (according to Gold Criteria)

• Both male and female (18).

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Gulab Devi Hospital
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
imran amjad, phD
imran.amjad@riphah.du.pk
03324390125
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-06-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-01-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 44
Treatments
Experimental: Subtle Touch Technique with Active Cycle of Breathing Technique
Group A will receive 3 cycles of ACBT along with subtle touch technique for 15 minutes 3 times daily for 8 weeks, in addition to the standard COPD care and medication.
Active_comparator: Active Cycle of Breathing Technique
Group B will receive 3 cycles of ACBTs technique for 15 minutes 3 times daily for 8 weeks, along with standard COPD care and medication.
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

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