Effects of Post-isometric Relaxation Technique on Chest Expansion and Pulmonary Function Tests in Smokers

Launched by FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD · Jun 5, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a technique called Post-isometric Relaxation (PIR) to see how it affects chest expansion and breathing function in people who smoke cigarettes. The main goal is to find out if this technique can help improve how well smokers' lungs work and how much their chests can expand when they breathe. The study will include participants aged 18 to 60 who have been smoking for at least two years.

If you decide to participate, you'll first learn about the study and sign a consent form. After that, you’ll receive the PIR treatment focused on your breathing muscles, and your lung function and chest size will be measured before and after the treatment using simple tools like a spirometer (a device that measures how much air you can breathe in and out) and a measuring tape. This trial is currently looking for participants, but it’s important to note that individuals with certain medical conditions or recent surgeries will not be eligible to join.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals between the ages of 18-60
• • Only tobacco cigarette smokers
• • Cigarette smokers (with min 2 pack years )
• • Both males and females
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients undergoing any surgery
• • Symptomatic patients of cystic fibrosis, asthma, exercise induced asthma, unstable angina, bronchitis , bronchiectasis, chest deformities, congenital cardiopulmonary disorders , disc herniation, current rib or vertebral fracture
• • Patients with a positive history of trauma, fracture or surgery of the cervical and thoracic spine in the last 12 months