Combined Effects of Global Posture Re-education and Active Cycle of Breathing Technique in COPD

Riphah International University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Treatments: Other: Global Posture Re-education; Other: Active Cycle of Breathing Technique

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06308289

REC/RCR&AHS/23/0361

Details and patient eligibility

About

The randomized controlled trial will involve 30 participants, with Group A receiving GPRM and ACBT, while Group B follows the conventional COPD model that includes ACBT only.Assessments of heart rate, physical fitness, and quality of life will contribute to a nuanced understanding of joint function, informing future COPD treatment paradigms.

Full description

The focus of this study will be on addressing the critical challenge of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a globally prevalent and heterogeneous lung condition associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. With COPD anticipated to become the leading global cause of death, this research will investigate a novel intervention that combines global postural retraining (GPRM) and physical fitness, utilizing respiratory cycle technology (ACBT). This study assumes to enhance heart rate, posture, and overall quality of life in individuals with COPD. The randomized controlled trial will involve 30 participants, with Group A receiving GPRM and ACBT, while Group B follows the conventional COPD model that includes ACBT only. The study, utilizing nonprobability purposive sampling, will span six months to comprehensively evaluate cardiovascular, respiratory, and quality-of-life outcomes. Exclusion criteria ensure a representative sample, excluding individuals with severe diseases or recent surgeries. The significance of this investigation lies in its potential to revolutionize COPD treatment, offering a cost-effective approach that simultaneously enhances patient health. By targeting both biomechanical and respiratory aspects, the study aims to provide valuable insights into improving COPD treatment strategies globally, with a focus on the combined effects of global postural retraining and active breathing techniques. Assessments of heart rate, physical fitness, and quality of life will contribute to a nuanced understanding of joint function, informing future COPD treatment paradigms.

Enrollment: 68 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 40 to 75 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Adults aged 40-75 years diagnosed with stable COPD (according to GOLD guidelines).
2. Patients of both genders
3. FEV1: FVC ranging from 68 - 69%.
4. Predicted FEV1 of less than 70%.
5. Willingness to participate

Exclusion criteria

1. Acute Exacerbation of COPD
2. Participants with severe comorbidities, such as unstable cardiovascular diseases (e.g., recent myocardial infarction, uncontrolled hypertension)
3. Participants diagnosed with respiratory conditions other than COPD (such as asthma, interstitial lung disease)
4. Individuals who have undergone major thoracic or abdominal surgery within the past three months
5. Individuals with severe mental health conditions (such as uncontrolled psychosis or severe depression)
6. Pregnant or lactating individuals.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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68 participants in 2 patient groups

Group A

Experimental group

Description:

GPRM and ACBT

Treatment:

Other: Active Cycle of Breathing Technique

Other: Global Posture Re-education

Group B

Active Comparator group

Description:

Standard Care for COPD (ACBT)

Treatment:

Other: Active Cycle of Breathing Technique