Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

The Effect of Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise and Laughter Therapy Individuals With The COPD

Lead Sponsor:

Yuksek Ihtisas University

Conditions:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

40+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a chronic disease with increasing mortality, morbidity and prevalence in the world and in our country, and in which serious symptoms, especially dyspnea, devel...

Detailed Description

This research is a single-blind, randomized controlled experimental study in order to determine the effect of pursed lip breathing exercise and laughter therapy on dyspnea severity, health status and ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Those aged 40 and over,
  • He was diagnosed with COPD as a result of medical history, physical examination and pulmonary function tests, and his CAT score is 10 and above according to the COPD Unified Assessment\* of the GOLD guide; In Group B and D (1),
  • There is no diagnosis of a disease that may affect the cognitive state,
  • Not having a diagnosis of a physical or mental illness that will prevent communication, and able to use a telephone.
  • Individuals who agree to participate in the research are included in the study
  • Non-Inclusion Criteria:
  • Those who have difficulty in verbal communication (intubation, tracheostomy, delirium, etc.)
  • With a CAT score of less than 10 and in Groups A and C according to the COPD Combined Assessment\* of the GOLD guide,
  • Having a disorder that disrupts the cognitive process such as schizophrenia or dementia
  • Alcohol, substance addiction,
  • Laughter therapy was not deemed appropriate due to the diagnosis of abdominal surgery, uncontrolled hypertension, glaucoma, abdominal hernia, epilepsy in the last three months,
  • Using complementary and integrative treatments such as acupuncture, meditation, yoga, massage, relaxation exercises,
  • Patients who do not agree to participate in the study are excluded from the study.
  • Exclusion criteria
  • Not complying with pursed lip breathing exercise and laughter therapy and program,
  • Developing a disease that may affect the health status or a condition requiring hospitalization (COPD exacerbation, etc.) during the 12-week period during which the research will take place,
  • Changes in bronchodilator and oxygen therapy regimens,
  • A situation that is not suitable for laughter therapy due to the diagnosis of surgery in the abdominal region, uncontrollable hypertension, glaucoma, abdominal hernia, epilepsy,
  • Patients who want to withdraw from the study are excluded from the study.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    February 15 2024

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    March 15 2025

    Estimated Enrollment :

    63 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT05997550

    Start Date

    February 15 2024

    End Date

    March 15 2025

    Last Update

    January 24 2024

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