RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06707623

CPET Guided Rehab vs Physiotherapy in Patients With Dysfunctional Breathing

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Guided Physiotherapy During Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Dysfunctional Breathing, a Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Evangelismos Hospital

Enrollment

78 participants

Start Date

Nov 27, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

In this study the efficacy of a pulmonary rehabilitation program tailored to the needs of patients with dysfunctional breathing (DB) will be investigated using cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The pulmonary rehabilitation program will be compared with physiotherapy which is currently the mainstream therapy of DB.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

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This clinical trial is studying Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Respiratory Physiotherapy for people with dysfunctional breathing. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

OTHERRespiratory Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy will include: Progressive breathing retraining, neurosensory training, nose breathing training, activity modification, inhalation-exhalation ratio training, dynamic respiratory control training and instructions for continuing all of the above training at home. Total 5 sessions in 9 weeks time.

OTHERPulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation will be completed in 16 sessions (2 times a week for 8 weeks). It will combine exercise with breathing retraining guided by CPET findings regarding erratic breathing pattern and/or hyperventilation.


Locations(1)

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit, 1st Department of Critical Care and Pulmonary Services Evangelismos Hospital

Athens, Attica, Greece

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