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NCT Number: NCT01019525

Posture and Pulmonary Function of Mouth-breathing Children

The purpose of this study is to characterize the posture and respiratory function of mouth-breathing children.

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Key information

Conditions

Mouth Breathing Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Respiration Disorders Respiratory Aspiration Respiratory Tract Diseases Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

Age range

8 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About this study

Mouth-breathing children presents changes in stomatognathic system, which results in head projection, tension augment in scapular belt muscles and postural adaptations. Although thoracic shape and posture can influence ventilatory dynamics, we didn't find studies addressing pulmonary function of mouth-breathing children. This was a transversal study, designed to analyze the posture of mouth-breathing children, and verify the existence of correlation between posture and pulmonary volumes.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Nasal breathing (normal subjects group) or mouth breathing (mouth-breathing group), and the age between eight (08) and twelve (12) for both groups.

Exclusion criteria

  • Prior physiotherapeutic treatment or in process, presence of diagnostic or report on acute or chronic pulmonary disease, neurofunctional or cognitive impairment and alteration of the osteomuscular system.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Pulmonary function, by means of forced spirometry.

    Time frame: Within the first 30 days after recruitment.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Posture, by means of photogrammetry.

    Time frame: Within the first 30 days after recruitment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2004
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Nov 25, 2009
Registry last updated
Nov 26, 2009

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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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