Effects of Post-isometric Relaxation Technique on Chest Expansion and Pulmonary Function Tests in Smokers

NCT06444971 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: FUI/CTR/2024/8
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The primary objective of the study was to investigate the immediate effects of PIR technique on chest expansion and pulmonary functions in cigarette smokers.This quasi-experimental pre-test post-test study will be conducted. Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Recruited participants will receive PIR technique on assessory respiratory muscles and chest expansion and pulmonary function tests will be obtained before and after the treatment. Data collection tools for this study are spirometer and measuring tape.

Conditions

Tobacco Smoking

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Chest expansion

  Measuring tape will be used to measure chest expansion at axillary level.

  Immediate after treatment

• Forced Vital Capacity(FVC)

  the maximum amount of air you can forcibly exhale from your lungs after fully inhaling measured using hand held spirometer

  Immediate after treatment

• Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)

  The volume of air (in liters) exhaled in the first second during forced exhalation after maximal inspiration measured using hand held spirometer.

  Immediate after treatment

• Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)

  the volume of air forcefully expelled from the lungs in one quick exhalation measured using hand held spirometer

  Immediate after treatment

• FEV1/ FVC

  The ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first one second to the forced vital capacity of the lung measured using hand held spirometer

  Immediate after treatment

Study Arms (1)

PIR Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Post isometric relaxation technique will be applied to sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles in all the participants with following parameters * Participant will perform isometric contractions using 20 -30% of their strength * HOLD TIME: 5-7 sec followed by 20 to 30 sec stretch * REST TIME: 5 sec * REPETITIONS: 3-5 repetitions

Procedure: Post isometric Relaxation

Interventions

Post isometric Relaxation PROCEDURE

Post isometric relaxation technique: It is defined as a manual procedure which involves the precisely controlled and specifically directed active contraction of a muscle at varying levels of intensity against a counterforce applied by the therapist. PIR will be applied to following muscles 1. scalene (anterior, middle and posterior) 2. sternocleidomastoid

PIR Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals between the ages of 18-60
• Only tobacco cigarette smokers
• Cigarette smokers (with min 2 pack years )
• Both males and females

You may not qualify if:

• Patients undergoing any surgery
• Symptomatic patients of cystic fibrosis, asthma, exercise induced asthma, unstable angina, bronchitis , bronchiectasis, chest deformities, congenital cardiopulmonary disorders , disc herniation, current rib or vertebral fracture
• Patients with a positive history of trauma, fracture or surgery of the cervical and thoracic spine in the last 12 months

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Foundation University Islamabad: lead

Study Sites (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Tobacco Smoking

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Smoking; Behavior; Tobacco Use

Central Study Contacts

Huma Masood, MS-MSKPT*

CONTACT

03485289948; humakhalid603@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: This study is a quasi pre test post test study with a single group. Participants will be recruited according to inclusion criteria .Each participant will receive same treatment .

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 27, 2024
• First Posted: June 6, 2024
• Study Start: March 7, 2023
• Primary Completion: June 25, 2024
• Study Completion: June 27, 2024
• Last Updated: June 6, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-06

Locations

PA (1)