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Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation on Functional Mobility and Balance Among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients.

RecruitingNAAges 20 Years - 65 YearsAllRashid Latif Medical College
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. It is sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchitis. The damage results in swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, inside the airways that limit airflow into and out of the lungs. BFR Rehabilitation is effective in improving functional mobility and balance among COPD patients. Objective: To find out the effects of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Rehabilitation on functional mobility and balance among COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) patients. Methods: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study was conducted at Gulab Devi Hospital, Hameed Latif Hospital and Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital Lahore. Fifty patients of age 45-60 years with COPD were randomized into two groups. Allocation of patients in two equal groups by lottery method will be

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects who are clinically stable before study * Forced expiratory volume in 1s (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC)\<70% and FEV1 โ‰ฅ30% but \<80% respectively * Subjects who will be willing to take part in this study Exclusion Criteria: * Upper abdominal surgery * Lung cancer * Open fracture * Mental disorder * Active malignancy * Severe hypertension
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What it tests

  • Resistance Exercise without tourniquet
  • Blood flow restriction resistance exercise
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Where

1 site
Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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