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Comparison of Two Positive Expiratory Pressure Devices in Stable COPD Patients

NCT02817529 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2017-10-25

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Summary

Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy is a device aiding airway clearance and secretion mobilization, also prevent the small airway from collapsing. The purpose of this research is to compare two PEP devices (Pulmonica, RC-Cornet) in stable COPD patients. Patients' compliance, satisfaction, 3 months and 6 months lung function test and life quality will be compared.

Conditions

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Interventions

DEVICE

Pulmonica

The Pulmonica is a specially constructed and tuned Pulmonary Harmonica that produces deep, resonant, meditative sounds that can be felt vibrating in the lungs and sinuses. Participants who will be instructed to inhale and exhale through Pulmonica at least ten times daily for up to six months.

DEVICE

RC-Cornet

RC-Cornet is an oscillatory positive expiratory pressure device, which is designed to aid in the loosening and removal of mucus build-up in the lungs. Participants who will be instructed to inhale and exhale through RC-Cornet at least ten times daily for up to six months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Rush University Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Jie Li · Rush University Medical Center

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-07-31
Primary Completion
2017-03-31
Completion
2017-05-31

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