Stretching of the Diaphragm and Cervical Impulse Technique and Its Possible Spirometric Changes

Respiratory Disease Clinical Trial

Official title:

Analysis, Evaluation and Comparison of Spirometric Values After the Application of the Diaphragm Muscle Stretch Technique and the Cervical Level Rotation Impulse Technique of C3-C4

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT03732222
• Other study ID #: UCH CEU 208
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 5, 2018
• Est. completion date: November 18, 2018

Study information

• Verified date: November 2018
• Source: Cardenal Herrera University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study investigates the effect of two different techniques, stretching of the diaphragm and cervical level impulse technique C3-C4, in the possible spirometric changes, vital capacity (CV), maximum expiratory flow (PEF) and maximum expiratory volume (FEV). in relation to the secondary variables (age, physical activity, BMI, sex). the subjects of the study were informed and clarified doubts about it and its subsequent reading and signing of informed consent. The subjects were randomly selected to determine which intervention group they would belong to (G1: intervention group of the diaphragm muscle stretch technique, G2: intervention group of the cervical rotation rotation impulse technique C3- C4, G3: Combined technique G1 and G2, G4: control group.The evaluation technique is spirometry.The intervention protocol is as follows, first the pre-intervention spirometry is performed, then the corresponding technique (according to intervention group), then the post-intervention spirometry, the intervention technique and at 5 minutes, the intervention technique is performed.

Description:

The objectives of the study are the following: 1. To evaluate the changes in the values of the simple spirometry after the application of the study techniques: muscle stretching technique of the diaphragm (G1), rotation impulse technique of the cervical level of C3- C4 (G2) and combined technique of both (G3); 2. Determine the influence of these on measurable respiratory parameters by simple spirometry; 3. Compare the spirometric values obtained after applying the study techniques (G1, G2, G3) and the control group (G4: simulation of a previous technique); and 4. Analyze the different variables measured (age, gender, weight, height, sports practice and body mass index) in the effects of the applied treatment.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 152
• Est. completion date: November 18, 2018
• Est. primary completion date: November 6, 2018
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 50 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Accept participating in the study (signature of informed consent).

• Be in an age range between 18 and 50 years.

• Do not present any exclusion criteria.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Do not meet the inclusion criteria.

• Have obstructive and / or restrictive respiratory problems.

• Perfect transient conditions that affect the respiratory tract, such as colds, sinusitis, influenza, respiratory allergies.

• To have a history of rib fractures.

• Congenital deformities.

• To have digestive problems.

• Paying hepatitis and / or hepatobiliary lesions.

• Suffer heart disease and / or arterial hypertension.

• Have abdominal problems.

• Provide surgical scar on the abdomen, thorax and / or neck.

• Patience cancer

• Press any type of pain at the time of conducting the study.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Respiration Disorders
• Respiratory Disease
• Respiratory Tract Diseases

Intervention

Procedure:
• Stretching the diaphragm muscle
Place the hands on the last costal cartilages and maintain the ascent of the ribs in the expiration.
• Impulse technique in rotation of cervical level 3 and 4
head to double chin position and then placed with neutral flexo-extension until focusing on the level of manipulation, ipsilateral lateral flexion and contralateral rotation approximately 45 degrees.
• Combined technique of diaphragm muscle stretch and cervical rotation impulse technique level 3 and 4
The same initial position, hand placement and technique guidelines will be used, cited in each of the techniques performed in the "intervention 1" group and the "intervention 2" group.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Spain	Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera	Valencia	Moncada

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Cardenal Herrera University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Spain, 

References & Publications (1)

Kendall FP, Mac Creary EK, Provance PG. Muscles: functional tests, posture and pain. 5th ed. Madrid: Marbán; 2007 Souchard PE. RPG Principles of global postural reeducation. 1st ed. Barcelona: Paidotribo; 2005 American Thoracic Society / European Respiratory Society. ATS / ERS Statement on respiratory muscle testing. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2002; 166: 518-624.

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Other	Maximum expiratory flow	peak or peak expiratory flow obtained during the forced expiratory maneuver	a week
Primary	forced vital capacity	volume of air that we can exhale (quickly, sustainably and maximally) after a maximum expiration from the position of maximum inspiration. It is measured in liters (L).	a week
Secondary	Forced expiratory volume in the first second	Maximum expiratory volume in the first second. Volume obtained in the first second of the forced vital capacity maneuver.	a week

External Links

•   The University CEU-Cardenal Herrera is the first private university in the Valencian Community. It belongs to the Foundation San Pablo- CEU and is the leading educational organization in Spain with three Universities all over Spain