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Official title "Effects of Balloon-blowing Exercises With Abdominal & Lumbar Core Muscle Activation Position Among Smokers"
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06671288
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The principle function of the lungs is the facilitation of the gaseous exchange, commonly referred as respiratory or breathing. Cigarette smoking has detrimental effects on nearly every organ in the body, leading to a higher incidence of diseases and contributing to a gradual deterioration of the smoker's health.Cigarette smoking has detrimental effects on nearly every organ in the body, leading to a higher incidence of diseases and contributing to a gradual deterioration of the smoker's health.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 25 to 59
You may be able to join if
- Adults: aged (25-59 years)
- Gender: Both males and females
- Grade1- Grade 4 on Modified MRC dyspnea scale
- COPD classes (mild, moderate ) according to GOLD COPD Guidelines
- Participating voluntarily and follow the instructions \& performing
You likely can't join if
- Severe cases of obstruction like Severe asthma \& status asthmaticus, Severe COPD, bullous emphysema for pneumothorax.
- Any congenital deformities of chest wall, Demonstrated neuromuscular or neurological deficit/disease of chest wall
- Other serious Cardiopulmonary diseases including pulmonary embolism, pulmonary ----Hypertension, Active TB, pneumonias or other acute illnesses
- Any recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery, trauma or injury
- Pregnancy
- Any psychiatric illnesses
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults: aged (25-59 years)
- Gender: Both males and females
- Grade1- Grade 4 on Modified MRC dyspnea scale
- COPD classes (mild, moderate ) according to GOLD COPD Guidelines
- Participating voluntarily and follow the instructions \& performing
- The number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years the person has smoked.
- pack yr = 20 cig/day x 1 yrs
- pack yr = 20 cig/day x 2 yrs
- Severe cases of obstruction like Severe asthma \& status asthmaticus, Severe COPD, bullous emphysema for pneumothorax.
- Any congenital deformities of chest wall, Demonstrated neuromuscular or neurological deficit/disease of chest wall
- Other serious Cardiopulmonary diseases including pulmonary embolism, pulmonary ----Hypertension, Active TB, pneumonias or other acute illnesses
- Any recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery, trauma or injury
- Pregnancy
- Any psychiatric illnesses
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 25 years to 59 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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