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Diaphragm Release Manual Technique Efficacy in COPD Patients

NCT02212184 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 26

Last updated 2015-12-02

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Summary

The aims of this study are to evaluate the effects of Diaphragm Release Manual Technique on diaphragm mobility, chest wall kinematics and functional capacity of COPD patients. Methods: Randomized controlled trial (double blinded) with COPD patients, allocated in two group: intervention (IG) who will receive the Diaphragm Release manual technique on 6 non-consecutive sessions and control group (CG), who will receive a sham protocol (light touch) with the same parameters of IG. Outcomes will be evaluated as: immediate and post treatment effects (after 1 and 6 sessions respectively). The primary outcome analysed will be the diaphragm displacement (ultrasonography evaluation) and secondary outcomes will comprise abdominal and chest wall kinematics.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Manual Diaphragm Release Technique

The therapist performs manual contact (pisiform, ulnar edge and the last three fingers) with the underside of the costal cartilage of the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th rib, and guiding forearms toward the shoulders of the corresponding side. During inspiration, pulls the points of contact with both hands, in the direction of the head, accompanying the elevation movement of the ribs. During exhalation, deepens contact toward the inner costal, maintaining resistance. 2 sets x 10 breaths (1 min interval). Treatment will last two weeks (6 sessions) All patients will undertake four evaluations throughout treatment: Baseline Day 1 and post Day 1; Baseline Day 6 and post Day 6.

OTHER

Manual Diaphragm release technique (sham)

Manual Diaphragm release technique (sham) In attempt to execute the sham protocol the therapist performs manual contact (pisiform, ulnar edge and the last three fingers) with the underside of the costal cartilage of the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th rib. The therapist will hold only light touch in the landmarks, without exerting pressure or traction. The maneuver will be performed in two sets of ten deep breaths, with an one minute interval between them.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

    collaborator OTHER

  • Helga Cecília Muniz de Souza

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Armele D de Andrade, Post Doctor · Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-08-31
Primary Completion
2014-10-31
Completion
2014-12-31

Countries

  • Brazil

Study Locations

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