RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06476769

Combined Effects of Blow Bottle Device and Postural Drainage in Moderate to Severe Elderly COPD Patients

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jan 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Summary

It will be a randomized clinical trial. Age of selected subjects will be between 40 to 70 years. Data will be collected from Wazirabad institute of cardiology. There will be 2 groups i.e. group A will receive combination of blow bottle technique and postural drainage and group B will receive postural drainage. Spirometer will be used to evaluate pulmonary functions and breathless, cough and sputum scale (BCSS) will be used to evaluate the improvement in sputum diary of patients. Interventions will be given to the patients for 20-25 minutes twice a day for 6 days per week. After data collection, data will be analyzed using SPSS version 25.

Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study compares two treatments for people with moderate-to-severe COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease): a blow bottle device (which provides resistance during breathing to strengthen the lungs) versus postural drainage (positioning the body to help mucus drain from the airways). **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 40 and 60 years old (male or female) - You have been diagnosed with moderate-to-severe COPD based on lung function tests - Your breathing is stable (no active flare-up) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have Type 2 diabetes - You have a serious systemic illness - You have chest deformities or rib fractures Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERblow bottle technique

There were 20 patients in group A received blow bottle device and postural drainage for 20- 25 minutes per session twice a day for 4 days per week, for 8 weeks.

OTHERpercussion

Group B: There were 20 patients in group B received postural drainage with percussion for 20- 25 minutes per session twice a day for 4 days per week, for 8 weeks.