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NCT Number: NCT06319690

Combined Effects of Lion's Breath Technique With Chest Percussion Therapy in Pneumonia Patients

This study will be randomized controlled trial with non-probability convenient sampling. Sample size will be 90,45 in each group. Outcome will be measured by using 6 minute walk test, Spirometry (FVC, FEV1/FVC and PEF), Functional Independence Measure.

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Key information

Conditions

Pneumonia Infections Lung Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Jinnah Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 42000, Pakistan

About this study

The main objective of the study is to determine the effect of lion's breath technique along with chest percussion therapy in pneumonia patients. This study will be randomized controlled trial with non-probability convenient sampling. Sample size will be 90,45 in each group. Participants included will be adults aged 18 years and above diagnosed with pneumonia. Willing to comply with the study protocol. Both male and female will be included. Participants should be in stable health conditions to participate in the Study. Patients with severe or life-threatening pneumonia requiring immediate intensive care and patients with physical or cognitive limitations. Patients with a history of chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD, bronchitis, or asthma. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Individuals with musculoskeletal or neurological conditions and Patients with contraindications to chest percussion therapy, such as recent surgery or trauma to the chest area will be excluded. Group A (Lion's Breath Technique + Chest Percussion Therapy) Daily supervised Lion's Breath Technique sessions will be for 20 minutes for 1 week. Trained physiotherapists administer chest percussion therapy will be to mobilize secretions and improve lung function. Daily session for 30 minutes for 1 week. Pre and post data will be gathered. Outcome will be measured by using 6 minute walk test, Spirometry (FVC, FEV1/FVC and PEF), Functional Independence Measure.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients in the post-acute phase of pneumonia recovery.
  • Adults aged 18 years and above diagnosed with pneumonia.
  • Both male and female will be included.
  • Participants should be in stable health conditions to participate in the Study.
  • Willing to comply with the study protocol

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with severe or life-threatening pneumonia requiring immediate intensive care
  • Patients with physical or cognitive limitations
  • Patients with a history of chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD, bronchitis, or asthma
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Individuals with musculoskeletal or neurological conditions
  • Patients with contraindications to chest percussion therapy, such as recent surgery or trauma to the chest area

Treatment and study plan

Lion's Breath Technique

Other

Patients receive training in Lion's Breath Technique, emphasizing deep diaphragmatic breathing and controlled exhalation.

Daily supervised Lion's Breath Technique sessions for 20 minutes for 1 week

Chest Percussion Therapy

Other

Trained physiotherapists administer chest percussion therapy to mobilize secretions and improve lung function.

Daily session for 30 minutes for 1 week.

Primary outcomes

  1. George respiratory questionnaire

    Time frame: 1 Week

    The George respiratory questionnaire is Disease-specific instrument designed to measure the impact on overall health, daily life, and perceived well-being in patients with obstructive airways disease. Total 50 items, 2 parts (3 components). Part 1 : Symptoms component (frequency & severity) with a 1, 3 or 12-month recall (best performance with 3- and 12-month recall); Part 2: Activities that cause or are limited by breathlessness; Impact components (social functioning, psychological disturbances resulting from airways disease) refer to current state as the recall.

    Part I (Symptoms): several scales; Part II (Activity and Impacts): dichotomous (true/false) except last question (4-point Likert scale) Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more limitations.

  2. Forced vital capacity (FVC)

    Time frame: 1 Week

    Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled from your lungs after taking the deepest breath possible. It's measured by spirometry

  3. Borg Dyspnea Scale

    Time frame: 1 Week

    The borg dyspnea scale is a numerical scale that measures the intensity of breathlessness of fatigue. It will be used to assess the baseline and posttest symptoms of patients with respiratory and cardiac condition.

    This is a scale that asks you to rate the difficulty of your breathing. It starts at number 0 where your breathing is causing you no difficulty at all and progresses through to number 10 where your breathing difficulty is maximal

  4. Forced expiratory volume (FEV1)

    Time frame: 1 Week

    Forced expiratory volume (FEV1) calculates the amount of air that a person can force out of their lungs in 1 second. it is measured using Spirometer.

  5. FEV1/FVC Ratio

    Time frame: 1 Week

    The FEV1/FVC ratio is the ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first one second to the forced vital capacity of the lungs. The normal value for this ratio is above 0.75-85, measured using Spirometer.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Mar 20, 2024
Registry last updated
Jul 23, 2024

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