Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Versus Standard Care in Patients With Pericarditis

NCT07716696 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-07-21

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Summary

Pericarditis is associated with symptoms such as chest pain, dyspnea, fatigue, cough, and anxiety, which can significantly impair functional capacity and quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a structured intervention designed to improve respiratory function and overall physical performance. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation versus standard care in improving clinical symptoms and functional outcomes in patients with pericarditis.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

A structured program including breathing exercises, aerobic conditioning, and patient education administered over multiple weeks.

OTHER

Standard Care

Routine clinical management as prescribed by the treating physician without additional rehabilitation protocol.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Lahore

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-11
Primary Completion
2026-09-15
Completion
2026-10-16

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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