Physiotherapy in Thoracic Discopathy
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Conditions studied: Thoracic Discopathy, Back Pain, Respiratory Dysfunction
In brief
Background and Objective: Information regarding the effects of physiotherapy on quality of life and alterations in pulmonary function tests among patients with thoracic discopathy is notably limited in the literature. This study aims to compare the effects of the classical physiotherapy approach and the addition of breathing exercises to classical physiotherapy on quality of life and respiratory function tests in patients with thoracic discopathy. Study Design and Methods: This controlled and randomized study includes 40 patients diagnosed with thoracic discopathy. Participants are divided into two groups. The first group undergoes 15 sessions of classical physiotherapy consisting of ultrasound, TENS, hot packs, and posture exercises. The second group receives the same classical physiotherapy program with the addition of respiratory exercises. The patients' disability, psychosocial well-being, and pulmonary function are assessed using standardized scales and questionnaires at baseline (pre-treatment) and after the 15-session intervention (post-treatment).
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07749248
- Run by
- Medipol University
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2020-11-20
- Expected to finish
- 2021-03-20
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-08-10
Who can join
Age: 25 and older, up to 68. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Clinical diagnosis of thoracic discopathy
- Planned to receive physiotherapy as part of their treatment
You may not qualify if…
- Participants with pre-existing respiratory system abnormalities
- Participants with a disease affecting the rib cage
Where it is running
- Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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