Manual Diaphragmatic Release Technique on Exercise Capacity and Sleep Quality

Last updated: April 11, 2025
Sponsor: Beni-Suef University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Vitreous Hemorrhage

Diabetic Kidney Disease

Treatment

manual diaphragm release technique

deep breathing exercises

Clinical Study ID

NCT06880783
Diabetes and Sleep Quality
  • Ages 55-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

To investigate if there is a significant effect of manual diaphragmatic release technique on exercise capacity, sleep quality, chest expansion, ADL, fatigue and quality of life in older adults with type II diabetes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • History of Diabetes Type II for more than one year.

  • They will be well controlled with HbA1c≤7.

  • Patients will be aged from 55 years and above and had a body mass index less than 30kg/m².

  • Patients will follow up on the training program and instructions. They will bemedically stable.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Chest diseases.

  • Diaphragmatic hernia, clinical evidence of phrenic nerve injury, recent abdominal orthoracic surgery, or history of traumatic lesion possibly affecting diaphragm.

  • History of Myocardial infarction and/or cardiothoracic surgery

  • Unstable medical status.

  • Cognitive disability hindering responding to the questionnaires.

Study Design

Total Participants: 44
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: manual diaphragm release technique
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 30, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
October 31, 2026

Study Description

Participants, including both genders, will have a history of Diabetes Type II for more than one year. They will be well controlled with HbA1c≤7. Patients will be aged from 55 years and above and had a body mass index less than 30 kg/m². Patients will follow up on the training program and instructions. They will be medically stable.

Connect with a study center

  • Beni suef hospital

    Banī Suwayf, 62511
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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