Manual Diaphragm Release Technique Effects On Tidal Volume in Elderly
Launched by UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE PERNAMBUCO · Nov 4, 2013
Trial Information
Current as of May 23, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
No description provided
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • over 60 years of age;
- • a body mass index (BMI) below 30 kg/m2
- • non-smokers, self-declared sedentary;
- • presenting a forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) greater than or equal to 80% of predicted;
- • the ratio between these variables (FEV1/FVC) greater than 70% in spirometry
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Showed the inability to understand verbal commands in the evaluation.
About Universidade Federal De Pernambuco
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) is a prestigious public research university located in Brazil, renowned for its commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation across various disciplines, including health sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, UFPE leverages its extensive academic resources and expertise to conduct rigorous research aimed at improving healthcare outcomes. The university is dedicated to ethical research practices and collaborates with a diverse array of institutions and stakeholders to facilitate the development of new therapies and interventions, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of public health both locally and globally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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