Efficacity of Incentive Spirometry in Elderly People

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of incentive spirometry in elderly. Outcomes are lung function and chest expansion.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

60 year–100 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Brussels, Belgium

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Healthy

Exclusion criteria

Pulmonary disease
Cognitive disorders

Treatment and study plan

Incentive spirometry

Device

Other names: Coach

Primary outcomes

lung function will be measured by spirometry

Time frame: 1 month

Secondary outcomes

Chest expansion will be measured by a tape measure

Time frame: One month

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Apr 23, 2015
Registry last updated: Nov 26, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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