RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03888300

Measurement of Viscoelastic Properties of Bronchopulmonary Secretions.

VLM-2: Measurement of Viscoelastic Properties of Bronchopulmonary Secretions.

Sponsor

Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain

Enrollment

500 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Summary

The study is experimental and aims to (a) compare the viscoelastic properties of bronchial secretions obtained in patients suffering from obstructive respiratory disease, and (b) to compare the viscoelastic properties of bronchial secretions obtained in patients before and after application of a respiratory physiotherapy or exercise as usually prescribed. After agreement, the sputum of the participants will be collected according to the method used in clinical routine.Experiments (collection and analysis of sputum) will be conducted at the Saint-Luc University Clinic.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

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This clinical trial is studying Physiotherapy for people with obstructive pulmonary disease. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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