Comparative Effects of Pilates Breathing and Pursed Lip Breathing on Chest Expension and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a particular type of irreversible disease that may damage or obstruct airways and make it difficult to breath. This respiratiry condition may lead to shallow breathing. Breathing exercisers help to manage hyperventilation often seen in COPD patients. To handle respiratory complications patients are advised to practice breathing techniques along with pharmacological management
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Maximum Age: 64
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age between 40-64 years
• Both genders (male and female)
• Grade 1-3 on mMRC scale of dyspnea
• COPD mild stage according to global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease (GOLD) classification; Mild = FEV1 greater than or equal to 80% predicted
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000
RECRUITING
Rawalpindi
Contact Information
Primary
Sana Kalim, DPT
sanakalim408@gmail.com
03369169645
Backup
Zara Khalid, PhD
zara.khalid@fui.edu.pk
03335415822
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-02-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 46
Treatments
Experimental: Group A
Patients in this group will receive Pilates breathing techniques along with pharmacological management for total of 3 weeks.~Two sessions per week will be supervised by physiotherapist and 5 days at home. A home diary will be provided in order to ensure and follow-up of the participants are performing breathing exercises at home.
Experimental: Group B
Patients in this group will receive Pursed-lip breathing along with pharmacological management for 3 weeks.~Two sessions per weeek will be supervised by physiotherapist and 5 days at home.~A home diary will be provided in order to ensure and follow-up of the participants that they are performing breathing exercises at home.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Foundation University Islamabad