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Dysfunctional Breathing in Individuals With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Investigation of the Properties of Dysfunctional Breathing in Individuals With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome


Sponsor

Hacettepe University

Enrollment

54 participants

Start Date

Feb 2, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this observational study was to learn about the characteristics of dysfunctional breathing in individuals with thoracic outlet syndrome. The main question to be answered is: Is there a dysfunctional breathing pattern in individuals with Thoracic outlet syndrome? These features will be compared with a healthy control group to evaluate the association of Thoracic outlet syndrome with dysfunctional breathing


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • To agree to participate in the study,
  • To have been diagnosed with TOS by a thoracic surgeon,
  • To be between 18-65 years old,
  • Having pain for more than 6 months

Exclusion Criteria6

  • Patients with a history of spinal or thoracic surgery for TOS or any other reason,
  • People with traumatic cervical injury,
  • Severely obese people (BMI >40 kg/m2),
  • People with clinical abnormalities in the thoracic cage or vertebral column,
  • Persons with occupational industrial exposures,
  • Patients with severe comorbidities (neurological, neuromuscular, -cardiorespiratory, psychiatric and musculoskeletal) diabetes mellitus and/or malignancies

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Locations(1)

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (Türkiye)

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