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NCT Number: NCT05787275

Effect of Diaphragmatic Strengthening Exercises on Diaphragm Muscle Function in Patients With Post Covid-19 Syndrome.

The aim of this work is to study the incidence of diaphragmatic dysfunction after COVID 19 infection and the efficacy of different types of diaphragmatic strengthening exercises on diaphragm muscle function.

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Key information

Conditions

Corona Virus Infection Behavior Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Infections Motor Activity Nidovirales Infections RNA Virus Infections Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Beni-Suef University

Banī Suwayf, Sharq, 11222, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Male and female above 18 years old
  • history of probable or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection 3 months from the onset of symptoms or at least 2 months from the end of symptoms .

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects under 18.
  • Patients known to have chronic lung disease .
  • Patients known to have neuromuscular disorder.
  • Patients known to have diaphragmatic hernia.
  • Patients known to have malignancy.
  • Patients with clinical evidence of phrenic nerve injury.
  • Patients with recent abdominal or thoracic surgery,
  • Patients with history of traumatic lesion possibly affecting diaphragm.
  • Subjects with severe malnutrition.
  • Patients with BMI more than 30

Treatment and study plan

diaphragmatic positioning

Other

Traditional medical treatment plus diaphragmatic strengthening exercises through patient self-positioning in prone on elbows then do diaphragmatic breathing 10-15 min ,twice/day, 7days/ weak

incentive spirometer

Other

Traditional medical treatment plus diaphragmatic strengthening exercises through using of incentive spirometer 10-15 min ,twice/day, 7days/ weak

Control

Other

Traditional medical treatment

Primary outcomes

  1. Diaphragmatic thickness

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Measured by ultrasonography

  2. Pulmonary Function Test

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    MVV

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Beni-Suef University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Different Types of Diaphragmatic Strengthening Exercises on Diaphragm Muscle Function in Patients With Post Covid Syndrome. A Randomized Control Trail

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Mar 28, 2023
Registry last updated
Mar 28, 2023

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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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