Combined Effects of Balloon Blowing Therapy With Percussion in Patients With Pneumonia

NCT ID: NCT06459856

Last Updated: 2024-06-14

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 40 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-05-30
• Study Completion Date: 2024-07-10

Brief Summary

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. It is characterized primarily by inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs or by alveoli that are filled with fluid (alveoli are microscopic sacs in the lungs that absorb oxygen). The symptoms of pneumonia can develop suddenly (over 24-48 hours) or may show more slowly, over several days. Common symptoms of pneumonia are likely to have a cough which can be dry, or may produce phlegm (thick mucus) that is yellow, green, brownish or bloodstained and breathing difficulty, wheezing and chest tightness where the rate will be high and the rhythm will be rapid and shallow. This activity encourages deep breathing, allowing a patient body to relax. Explain the patient that this exercise will help him or he can feel more relaxed. Make the patient to imagine that he/she is blowing up a balloon. Ask him/her to take in a deep breath; steadily and slowly blow up the huge balloon. See the balloon getting bigger, and bigger. Now ask the patient to close the eyes and imagine the balloon floating into the air. Let the patient continue blowing of balloons until he or she gets relaxed and calm. Percussion is a technique involving rhythmic tapping or clapping on the chest or back, serves as a means to move and loosen retained secretions within the airways. This mechanical intervention helps in removing mucus from the bronchial walls, and facilitates its expectoration and clearance.

Detailed Description

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. It is characterized primarily by inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs or by alveoli that are filled with fluid (alveoli are microscopic sacs in the lungs that absorb oxygen). The symptoms of pneumonia can develop suddenly (over 24-48 hours) or may show more slowly, over several days. Common symptoms of pneumonia are likely to have a cough which can be dry, or may produce phlegm (thick mucus) that is yellow, green, brownish or bloodstained and breathing difficulty, wheezing and chest tightness where the rate will be high and the rhythm will be rapid and shallow. This activity encourages deep breathing, allowing a patient body to relax. Explain the patient that this exercise will help him or he can feel more relaxed. Make the patient to imagine that he/she is blowing up a balloon. Ask him/her to take in a deep breath; steadily and slowly blow up the huge balloon. See the balloon getting bigger, and bigger. Now ask the patient to close the eyes and imagine the balloon floating into the air. Let the patient continue blowing of balloons until he or she gets relaxed and calm. Percussion is a technique involving rhythmic tapping or clapping on the chest or back, serves as a means to move and loosen retained secretions within the airways. This mechanical intervention helps in removing mucus from the bronchial walls, and facilitates its expectoration and clearance.

This research methodology is likely to employ a randomized clinical trial design, dividing participants into two groups: group A will be receiving the combined therapy (Balloon blowing, percussion) for 7 days, while the Group B will be given intervention as Buteyko breathing techniques (ACBT, Percussion and deep breathing) for 3 weeks. Parameters such as breath auscultation by stethoscope, CASA Q questionnaire, Pulmonary function test will likely be utilized to gauge the efficacy of the combined intervention versus standard treatments. Anticipated outcomes encompass improvements in lung function metrics, clearer breath sounds denoting improved airway clearance, and potentially quicker recovery or shortened illness duration as compared to conventional treatments. If successful, this study could signify a more comprehensive and effective approach to manage pneumonia by combining specific therapies to enhance pulmonary functions and help in patients' recovery. Ultimately, these findings could contribute significantly to use respiratory therapy for individuals suffering from pneumonia

Conditions

Pneumonia

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Balloon Blowing, Percussion

intervention will be given as blowing 10-15 balloons per day for 6 days. 05.minutes active cycle of breathing technique as baseline 10 minute to blowing 15 balloons 10 minutes percussion 25 minutes session

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Balloon blowing

Intervention Type: OTHER

Ask the patient to take in a deep breath; steadily and slowly blow up the huge balloon. See the balloon getting bigger, and bigger. Now ask the patient to close the eyes and imagine the balloon floating into the air. Let the patient continue blowing of balloons until he or she gets relaxed and calm.

Percussion

Intervention Type: OTHER

Percussion is a technique involving rhythmic tapping or clapping on the chest or back, serves as a means to move and loosen retained secretions within the airways. This mechanical intervention helps in removing mucus from the bronchial walls, and facilitates its expectoration and clearance

Perccussion

intervention Will be given as Buteyko breathing techniques for 3 weeks. 15 Minutes ACBT with rest interval 10 minutes percussion 25 minutes session

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Percussion

Intervention Type: OTHER

Percussion is a technique involving rhythmic tapping or clapping on the chest or back, serves as a means to move and loosen retained secretions within the airways. This mechanical intervention helps in removing mucus from the bronchial walls, and facilitates its expectoration and clearance

Interventions

Balloon blowing

Ask the patient to take in a deep breath; steadily and slowly blow up the huge balloon. See the balloon getting bigger, and bigger. Now ask the patient to close the eyes and imagine the balloon floating into the air. Let the patient continue blowing of balloons until he or she gets relaxed and calm.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Percussion

Percussion is a technique involving rhythmic tapping or clapping on the chest or back, serves as a means to move and loosen retained secretions within the airways. This mechanical intervention helps in removing mucus from the bronchial walls, and facilitates its expectoration and clearance

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosed pneumonia patients

Exclusion Criteria

• Other respiratory complications
• Patients with surgeries
• Patients with neurological disorders

• Minimum Eligible Age: 25 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 40 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Tasneem Shehzadi, Mphil

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

University of Lahore Teaching hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status: RECRUITING

Countries

Pakistan

Central Contacts

Imran Amjad, Phd

Role: CONTACT

imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

03324390125

Tasneem Shahzadi, Mphil

Role: CONTACT

Tasneem.shehzadi@ripha.edu.pk

03104108327

Facility Contacts

Samia Sarmad, Phd

Role: primary

info@hospital.uol.edu.pk

03004813195

Jawad, MS-NMPT

Role: backup

info@hospital.uol.edu.pk

03124047465

Other Identifiers

REC/RCR & AHS/23/0371

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id