Results of Manual Therapy on Pulmonary Parameters

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

Detailed Description
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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.

Official Title
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Manual Therapy Results on Pulmonary Function and Musculoskeletal Movement

Conditions
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Respiratory Disease

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Manual technique
* Other: Placebo


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: subjects with respiratory conditions Must be able to do spirometry Exclusion Criteria: subjects with acute processes in their pathologies

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Placebo Comparator: Placebo<br>30 people are recruited in order to the inclusion criteria for the study. Placebo controlled. | Other: Placebo<br>* Usual care<br>* Other names: No intervention;|
| Active Comparator: Manual technique<br>30 people are recruited in order to the inclusion criteria for the study. Experimental group. | Other: Manual technique<br>* 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.<br>* Other names: Manual therapy.;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| spirometry parameters | Change from baseline to postintervention in spirometry parameters (Vital capacity, Forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), Tidal volume)using a spirometer as recommended by the American Thoracic Society. | Baseline, 6 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| thoracic movement | Changes from baseline to postintervention in thoracic movement, measured by tape measure in 3 thoracic levels. | at baseline, 6 months | 
| Changes on Functionality scores | Functional status questionnaire used before and after intervention to measure functionality scores change. | baseline, 6 months | 
| Changes on cardiorespiratory capacity | Changes on cardiorespiratory capacity measured by 6MWT (6 minutes walking test)at baseline and post intervention. | baseline, 6 months | 
| spinal movement | Changes from baseline to postintervention in spinal movement, measured by Range of motion with goniometer. | at baseline, 6 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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manual therapy, respiratory disease, thoracic movement