Effects of High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Combined With Concurrent Training on Cough,in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age16-35
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) combined with concurrent training on cough, sputum clearance, exercise tolerance, and respiratory muscle strength in patients with Cystic Fibrosis. A total of 24 participants meeting inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated into two groups: Group A will receive HFCWO plus concurrent training, while Group B will receive HFCWO alone for 8 weeks. Outcomes will be measured before and after intervention using the 6-minute walk test, spirometry, Leicester Cough Questionnaire, sputum volume, and the Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire-Revised. The study will be conducted at Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit, Gulab Devi Hospital and Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Statistical analysis will be performed using IBM SPSS Statistics, with significance set at p \< 0.05.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, confirmed by genotype or sweat chloride >60 mmol/L.

Age 16-35 years.

Both male and female participants.

Stable clinical condition (no exacerbations in the last 2 weeks).

Disqualifiers

Active hemoptysis or pneumothorax.

Risk of hemodynamic instability or severe hypoxia.

Acute airway infection.

Cognitive disorders affecting compliance.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation
  • Concurrent Training

Treatment groups

24 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups