Status:
UNKNOWN
Muscle Energy Techniques in COPD Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Malta
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Patients diagnosed with COPD as a result of hyperinflation adapt to the increased workload through shortening and overactivation of other muscles because of their dual function as muscles of the upper...
Detailed Description
Patients diagnosed with COPD as a result of hyperinflation adapt to the increased workload through shortening and overactivation of other muscles because of their dual function as muscles of the upper...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The patient has to have been diagnosed as suffering from COPD by a medical consultant,
- Be medically stable with no exacerbations within the past 2 months and,
- Be between the age range of 40 to 79 years of age.
Exclusion
- Rheumatoid arthritis,
- Musculoskeletal or neuromuscular pathology and,
- Cognitive disability that could affect comprehension or execution of the intervention protocol or outcome measurements
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 23 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
110 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04773860
Start Date
February 23 2021
End Date
June 30 2023
Last Update
February 26 2021
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