Active Cycle Of Breathing Technique Verses Breathing Exercises In Post ICU COVID-19 Patients

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The experiment was randomized and controlled. To create groups A and B,48 individuals were selected by sample selection criteria. Evaluation of oxygen saturation and pulmonary function tests were taken using a pulse oximeter and spirometer. Group A got chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises and ACBT whereas Group B got chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises. The treatment took 15-30 minutes and consisted of one session per day, treatment was given 6 days a week for up to 2 weeks and examined by using SPSS 22.

Detailed Description
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The experiment was randomized and controlled. To create groups A and B,48 individuals were selected by sample selection criteria. Evaluation of oxygen saturation and pulmonary function tests were taken using a pulse oximeter and spirometer. Group A got chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises and ACBT whereas Group B got chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises. The treatment took 15-30 minutes and consisted of one session per day, treatment was given 6 days a week for up to 2 weeks and examined by using SPSS 22.

Official Title
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Comparison Of Active Cycle Of Breathing Technique And Breathing Exercises On Oxygen Saturation And Pulmonary Function Test In Post ICU COVID-19 Patients

Conditions
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Post Covid-19 Patients

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises and ACBT
* Other: Chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Adult population Age limit 18 -50 All patients positive with confirmed COVID-19 by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and chest computed tomography scan (CT-scan) Exclusion Criteria: The patient cannot take part in the trial if they have any kind of muscular-skeletal issue. COVID-19-related intubation history A clear clinical mental or cognitive disability of any kind. Patient on ventilator

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: The study came to the conclusion that both techniques, breathing exercises with and without ACBT were beneficial in raising PaO2, FEV1, FVC, and the FEV1/FVC ratio as well as oxygen saturation. However, based on their mean differences, ACBT with breathing exercises was more beneficial in terms of the indicated end measures.
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises and ACBT<br>Group A will recieve chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises and ACBT. | Other: Chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises and ACBT<br>* Group A got chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises and ACBT<br>* Other names: ACTIVE CYCLE OF BREATHING TECHNIQUE (ACBT);|
| Experimental: Chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises<br>Group B will receive chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises. | Other: Chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises<br>* Group B got chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SPIROMETRY | Spirometry is a simple test used to help diagnose and monitor certain lung conditions by measuring how much air you can breathe out in one forced breath. In a spirometry test, while you are sitting, you breathe into a mouthpiece that is connected to an instrument called a spirometer. The spirometer records the amount and the rate of air that you breathe in and out over a period of time. When standing, some numbers might be slightly different. | 4 weeks | 
| PULSE OXIMETRY | pulse oximetry is a painless, noninvasive method of measuring the saturation of oxygen in a person's blood. Oxygen saturation is a crucial measure of how well the lungs are working. When we breathe in air, our lungs transmit oxygen into tiny blood vessels called capillaries. A normal pulse oximeter reading for your oxygen saturation level is between 95% and 100%. If you have a lung disease such as COPD or pneumonia, your normal oxygen saturation level may be lower. | 4 weeks |