Effect of Pneumatic Compression on Diaphragmatic Excursion in Hemodialysis Patients With Low Back Dysfunction

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40-60
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

This study will be conducted to investigate any significant effect of pneumatic compression on diaphragmatic excursion in patients with low back dysfunction .

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients have been on regular hemodialysis (three sessions a week) at least 6 months before the start of the study

Patients 'Age between 40 and 60 years old

Patients have not participated in any physical activity program at least 6 months before the start of the study

Patients have chronic back pain > 3months

Disqualifiers

Instability of patient's medical condition

Patients with chest infection

Inability to comprehend and follow instructions as in dementia or speech problems such as dysphasia,

uncontrolled diabetes mellitus,

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Pneumatic compression device
  • Inspiratory muscle Trainer

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators