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Efficacy of Pulmonary Physiotherapy on Hospitalized Patients With Novel Coronavirus 2019 Pneumonia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Pulmonary Physiotherapy Techniques for Covid-19 and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of pulmonary physiotherapy on respiratory functions in hospitalized patients with Novel Coronavirus 2019 pneumonia. Patients will be randomized into 1) intervention group: receiving pulmonary physiotherapy technique to improve pulmonary function and walking training or 2) control group: Usual medical care. Patients in both groups will receive therapeutic incentive spirometer. Various outcome measurements of pulmonary functions will be evaluated before and after of interventions. Mortality rate, hospitalization duration and re-admission will be followed until one month after end of intervention. Also, patient's quality of life will be measured after one month.
Study Details
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Interventions
Participants will receive pulmonary physiotherapy techniques in six session during three days (twice daily). Four distinguished interventions will be provided for the patients: 1) Chest expansion exercises (for prevention and treatment of potential atelectasis); 2) Techniques to Mobilize or loosen the pulmonary secretions (Active cycle breathing, Coughing techniques, Vibration and Postural drainage); 3) Hold breathing exercise (3 sets, 10 repetition) and; 4) Walking training (based on patient's tolerance until 6 minute).