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NCT Number: NCT05934240

The Immediate Effect of Manual Therapy Application on Respiratory Functions in Healthy Young Individuals

Manual therapy techniques targeting the thoracic region are commonly used in clinical practice. It has been suggested that manual therapy interventions directed at the spine can increase mobility of the spine and chest wall, which may have a positive impact on lung functions. The potential positive effects of thoracic manipulation on respiratory system diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma have been investigated and continue to be studied. Specifically, the results of studies investigating the physiological outcomes of this therapeutic approach in healthy adults are conflicting. The aim of this study is to investigate the short-term effects of thoracic manipulation and mobilization, as well as diaphragm mobilization, through a single session of manual therapy interventions on respiratory functions.

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Key information

Conditions

Health Young Individuals Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hacettepe University

Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In this planned study, designed as a randomized controlled intervention trial, two groups will be formed: an experimental group and a control group. After completing these procedures, the intervention group will receive the method of "thoracic mobilization and manipulation with diaphragm mobilization," while the control group will receive a placebo thoracic mobilization method. All techniques will be applied by a physiotherapist.

Within 5 minutes after the completion of the intervention, a respiratory function test will be repeated, resulting in a total of two respiratory function tests: one before the intervention and one after the intervention. The changes in respiratory function criteria before and after the intervention will be compared in both groups

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • be between the ages of 18-25,
  • to be a studen

Exclusion criteria

  • those who have any health problems
  • those with orthopedic disorders
  • those with systemic and cardiopulmonary diseases that would interfere with the evaluation

Treatment and study plan

Manual therapy group

Other

Manual therapy will be applied to the diaphragm and thoracic region.

Sham-manual therapy

Other

Sham-manual therapy will be applied to the diaphragm and thoracic region.

Primary outcomes

  1. Pulmonary Functions Test- FEV1 (Forced expiratory volume in the first second)

    Time frame: Change from before and 5 minutes after application

    The forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) is the volume of air (in liters) exhaled in the first second during forced exhalation after maximal inspiration.

  2. Pulmonary Functions Test-FVC (Forced vital capacity)

    Time frame: Change from before and 5 minutes after application

    Forced vital capacity, the maximum amount of air you can forcibly exhale from your lungs after fully inhaling.

  3. Pulmonary Functions Test- FEV1/FVC

    Time frame: Change from before and 5 minutes after application

    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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Immediate Effect of Manual Therapy Application on Respiratory Functions in Healthy

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Jul 6, 2023
Registry last updated
Sep 22, 2023

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