Low Volume Nose Resistance Breathing Exercise With Incentive Spirometer in Patient With Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Effect of Low Volume Nose Resistance Breathing Exercise With Incentive Spirometer on Pulmonary Function Test, Dyspnea, Cough and Sputum in Patient With Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Riphah International University
42 participants
May 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining Low Volume Nose Resistance Breathing Exercises (LVNRBE) with Incentive Spirometry (IS) on respiratory outcomes in patients with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). Respiratory complications are a major concern in cervical SCI due to impaired respiratory muscle function, leading to reduced lung volumes, dyspnea, ineffective cough, and sputum retention. The study will recruit 42 inpatients aged 18-38 years with cervical SCI (C4-C7), randomly divided into two groups: Data Analysis: Statistical tests (paired and independent t-tests) will determine intra- and intergroup differences using SPSS v25, with significance set at p \< 0.05. * Group A (Intervention): Receives LVNRBE using an Acapella device plus IS for 20 minutes, three times daily, five days a week for four weeks. * Group B (Control): Receives conventional respiratory physiotherapy with the same frequency and duration. Outcomes will be assessed pre- and post-intervention using: * Pulmonary Function Tests (FVC, FEV1), * Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale, * Cough Frequency Scale, * Sputum Grading Scale.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Diagonosed cervical spine injury C4-C7
- Age 18-38 years
- Undergoing in-patient rehabilitation
- No previous history of severe pulmonary disease
- Disease duration <1 year
- Ability to give informed consent
- Road Accident
Exclusion Criteria5
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Other Neuromuscular disease
- Stage 3-4 pressure wound
- Clinical instability
- Traumatic Brain injury
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Interventions
PFTs will be performed with Spirobank, a handheld digital spirometer, to measure respiratory parameters such as forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV ). These values help assess lung volumes, airflow, and respiratory muscle strength in spinal cord injured patients. They are highly valid and accepted internationally for assessing lung function. Test-retest reliability is strong, with correlation coefficients often exceeding 0.90
exercises were performed for 20 minutes three times daily, five times a week, over a period of four weeks under supervision
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NCT07645027