Low Volume Nose Breathing Exercises With an Incentive Spirometer for Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized trial compares two respiratory rehabilitation strategies for adults with cervical spinal cord injury (C4–C7) in inpatient rehab. Group A receives low-volume nose resistance breathing exercises using an Acapella device plus incentive spirometry for 20 minutes, three times daily, five days a week, over four weeks; Group B receives conventional respiratory physiotherapy with the same frequency and duration. Outcomes include pulmonary function test results, dyspnea, cough effectiveness, and sputum characteristics, measured before and after the intervention. Statistical analyses will assess intra- and intergroup differences, with a significance level of p < 0.05. The study aims to determine if the LVNRBE plus IS approach provides added benefits over standard therapy in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 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 Criteria:

* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Other Neuromuscular disease
* Stage 3-4 pressure wound
* Clinical instability
* Traumatic Brain injury

Where it's running

• Jinnah hoapital
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Arjumand Bano, MS — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Muhammad Iqbal Tariq, Phd
• Email: iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 333826752

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.