Thoracic Lymphatic Pump Techniques for Reducing Lung Volumes in Persons With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Trial

Official title: Thoracic Lymphatic Pump Techniques for Reducing Lung Volumes in Persons With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Status Withdrawn

Clinical Trial Summary

The primary goal of this line of research is to see if realistic manipulative protocols can be developed to produce sustained reductions in residual volume and improve pulmonary function parameters in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Clinical Trial Description

This study is a prospective randomized crossover study to evaluate the effects of two different manipulation techniques on pulmonary function parameters in persons with COPD. Thirty-six (36) subjects will be enrolled in the study in order to complete the study with at least 30 subjects. Pulmonary function measures will include spirometry and lung volume. The pulmonary function testing will be done baseline, 30 minutes post-treatment, and 3 hours post-treatment. The study protocol treatment consists of a five-minute treatment session of one of the two studied treatment techniques given in a random order. After a washout period of at least four weeks, the subject will return for a second treatment session using the other technique. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Subject), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Lung Diseases
• Lung Diseases, Obstructive
• Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

• NCT number: NCT02030145
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
• Status: Withdrawn
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 2007
• Completion date: February 2008