The Immediate Effect of Manual Therapy Application on Respiratory Functions in Healthy Young Individuals

September 21, 2023 updated by: Eylem KÜÇÜK, Hacettepe University

The Immediate Effect of Manual Therapy Application on Respiratory Functions in Healthy

Manual therapy techniques targeting the thoracic region are commonly used in clinical practice. It has been suggested that manual therapy interventions directed at the spine can increase mobility of the spine and chest wall, which may have a positive impact on lung functions. The potential positive effects of thoracic manipulation on respiratory system diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma have been investigated and continue to be studied. Specifically, the results of studies investigating the physiological outcomes of this therapeutic approach in healthy adults are conflicting. The aim of this study is to investigate the short-term effects of thoracic manipulation and mobilization, as well as diaphragm mobilization, through a single session of manual therapy interventions on respiratory functions.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

In this planned study, designed as a randomized controlled intervention trial, two groups will be formed: an experimental group and a control group. After completing these procedures, the intervention group will receive the method of "thoracic mobilization and manipulation with diaphragm mobilization," while the control group will receive a placebo thoracic mobilization method. All techniques will be applied by a physiotherapist.

Within 5 minutes after the completion of the intervention, a respiratory function test will be repeated, resulting in a total of two respiratory function tests: one before the intervention and one after the intervention. The changes in respiratory function criteria before and after the intervention will be compared in both groups

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

50

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Ankara, Turkey, 06000
        • Hacettepe University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • be between the ages of 18-25,
  • to be a studen

Exclusion Criteria:

  • those who have any health problems
  • those with orthopedic disorders
  • those with systemic and cardiopulmonary diseases that would interfere with the evaluation

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Experimental group
Diaphragmatic mobilization, toracic mobilization and manipulation
Other: Manual therapy group
Manual therapy will be applied to the diaphragm and thoracic region.
Placebo Comparator: Control group
Placebo mobilization and manipulation
Other: Sham-manual therapy
Sham-manual therapy will be applied to the diaphragm and thoracic region.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pulmonary Functions Test- FEV1 (Forced expiratory volume in the first second)
Time Frame: Change from before and 5 minutes after application
The forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) is the volume of air (in liters) exhaled in the first second during forced exhalation after maximal inspiration.
Change from before and 5 minutes after application
Pulmonary Functions Test-FVC (Forced vital capacity)
Time Frame: Change from before and 5 minutes after application
Forced vital capacity, the maximum amount of air you can forcibly exhale from your lungs after fully inhaling.
Change from before and 5 minutes after application
Pulmonary Functions Test- FEV1/FVC
Time Frame: Change from before and 5 minutes after application
The FEV1/FVC ratio is the ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first one second to the forced vital capacity of the lungs.
Change from before and 5 minutes after application

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hacettepe University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

July 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 30, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

August 15, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 21, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 28, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

July 6, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 22, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 21, 2023

Last Verified

September 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HacettepeUEKC

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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