Comparative Effects of ACBT and Bubble Positive Expiratory Pressure Device in Asthmatic Patients

Last updated: December 19, 2023
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Asthma

Treatment

Bubble Positive Expiratory Pressure Device

Active Cycle Breathing Technique

Clinical Study ID

NCT06176742
REC/RCR & AHS/23/0330
  • Ages 31-40
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The study gap is that in previous studies the effects of bubble-PEP in different diseases have been studied but it's never been studied in asthmatic patients, so the reason behind this study is to see effects of bubble-PEP in Asthmatic Patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged between 31 to 40 years
  • Male & Female
  • Mild Asthmatic Patients
  • Able to perform techniques
  • Those who have never taken therapies for asthma before.
  • Chronic Asthma

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with hypertension
  • Cardiac diseases
  • Any rib fracture
  • Previously taken instructions regarding this.
  • Any other unstable medical conditions

Study Design

Total Participants: 42
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Bubble Positive Expiratory Pressure Device
Phase:
Study Start date:
September 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
February 01, 2024

Study Description

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Bubble-PEP device compared to ACBT in asthmatic patients. This study will be Randomized Clinical trial, Subject diagnosed with asthma meeting predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria and will be divided into two groups. The baseline treatment for both groups would be diaphragmatic breathing exercises. While group A will be treated with ACBT and group B will be treated with bubble-PEP device. Each subject will receive 18 sessions with 3 treatments per week. Post treatment values will be recorded after the session and recorded values will be analyzed using SPSS 25

Connect with a study center

  • DHQ Hospital

    Muzaffargarh, Punjab 34200
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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