The Effects of Manual Therapy on the Spatiotemporal Gait Characteristics in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Conditions studied: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Manuel Therapy, Gait Biomechanics, Muscle Energy Technique, Functional Capacity
In brief
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effects of manual therapy on spatiotemporal characteristics of gait and gait variability, functional exercise capacity, and pulmonary function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The secondary aims of the study are to determine the effects of manual therapy on balance, respiratory muscle strength, quality of life, physical activity, symptom severity, accessory respiratory muscle activation, peripheral muscle strength, chest wall mobility, dysfunctional breathing, pain, and posture.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07381842
- Run by
- Hacettepe University
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2026-02-08
- Expected to finish
- 2028-01-08
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-02
Who can join
Age: 40 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 40 years or older
- Clinically stable for at least the past 4 weeks
- Classified as GOLD stage 1, 2, or 3 according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (GOLD) airflow limitation classification
- Classified as group A, B, or E according to the GOLD ABE assessment tool
You may not qualify if…
- Use of walking assistive devices
- Receiving long-term oxygen therapy
- Presence of additional orthopedic, neuromuscular, neurological, or cardiac conditions that may affect gait and balance
- History of lung cancer, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, and/or lung surgery
- Presence of musculoskeletal conditions such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis
- Presence of a known mental or cognitive impairment
Where it is running
- Hacettepe University — Ankara, Samanpazari, Turkey (Türkiye)
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