Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy Versus Autogenic Drainage in Patients With COPD

Brief summary (registry, in English)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that causes breathing difficulty, cough, and sputum production. Airway clearance techniques are commonly used to help reduce symptoms and improve breathing in patients with COPD. This study compared two airway clearance methods-oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) therapy and autogenic drainage-to determine which method is more effective in improving lung function, sputum clearance, shortness of breath, and quality of life in patients with COPD. Participants were divided into two groups and received either OPEP therapy or autogenic drainage for four weeks. Outcomes were measured at the beginning of the study and again after completion of the intervention. The findings of this study aim to support evidence-based physiotherapy management for patients with COPD.

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• Study type: Interventional
• Participants enrolled: 58
• From 5 May 2025 to the primary completion date, 8 Aug 2025
• 1 site in 1 country
• Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who the study is looking for

Age in the registry: 35 years to 50 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

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