Manual Diaphragmatic Release on Ventilatory Functions in Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age40-60
SponsorMiddle East University
About this trial
Evaluate the effect of manual diaphragmatic release on ventilatory functions in women with rheumatoid arthritis
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
All women will have rheumatoid arthritis for more than 2 years with low-to-moderate disease activity.
Normal to mildly restrictive lung pattern.
Their ages will be ranged from 40 to 60 years old.
Their body mass index will be less than 30 Kg/m2.
Disqualifiers
Chronic chest diseases.
Recent parenteral steroid administration.
Cardiovascular disorders (coronary heart disease, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, peripheral arterial disease, uncontrolled hypertension).
Smokers.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Aerobic training
- Manual Diaphragm Release
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Middle East University
Lead sponsor
Kasr El Aini Hospital
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov