NCT01735474

Results of Manual Therapy on Pulmonary Parameters

Manual Therapy Results on Pulmonary Function and Musculoskeletal Movement

• Status: Suspended
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (actual)
• Sponsor: Universidad de Granada · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different manual techniques included traditionally on respiratory physical therapy

Detailed description

Randomized controlled trial. Participants are classified in two groups and they are assessed using pulmonary functions parameters and thoracic and spinal movements. There are two interventions: placebo and a manual technique. Participants will be assessed again at the end of the study.

Conditions

• Respiratory Disease

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Manual technique	A manual technique is employed in the intervention group based on passive movement and stretching of the respiratory system. The manual technique includes: stretching of diaphragm. Mobilization. Potentiation of the respiratory muscles.
OTHER	Placebo	Usual care

Timeline

• Start date: 2012-11-01
• Primary completion: 2017-01-01
• Completion: 2017-04-01
• First posted: 2012-11-28
• Last updated: 2016-11-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain