Effects of a blow bottle device and postural drainage on elderly COPD patients
Combined Effects of Blow Bottle Device and Postural Drainage in Moderate to Severe Elderly COPD Patients
This study is testing if using a blow bottle device along with postural drainage can help older adults with COPD breathe better and feel less symptoms.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Multan Khurd, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06476769 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the combined effects of a blow bottle device and postural drainage on elderly patients with moderate to severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Participants aged 40 to 70 will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group receiving both interventions or a control group receiving only postural drainage. The study will assess pulmonary function and symptom improvement using spirometry and a cough and sputum scale. Interventions will be administered for 20-25 minutes twice daily over six days a week, with data analyzed using SPSS software.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are elderly individuals aged 40 to 70 diagnosed with moderate to severe COPD who are hemodynamically stable.
Not a fit: Patients with type II diabetes, systemic illnesses, thoracic deformities, or unstable heart conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve respiratory function and quality of life for elderly COPD patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of interventions in elderly COPD patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed moderate to severe GOLD (2017) COPD * 40-60 years old * Both male and female * Patients hemodynamically stable * PFT showing irreversible airflow limitation. Exclusion Criteria: * Type II diabetic mellitus * Systemic illness * Thoracic deformation or rib fracture. * Pulmonale decompensation and signs of an unstable heart condition.
Where this trial is running
Multan Khurd, Punjab Province
- Wazirabad Institute of Cardiology — Multan Khurd, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sidra Faisal, MS.CPPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Iqbal Tariq, PHD
- Email: iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: O3338236752
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.