Effectiveness of Respiratory Physiotherapy in Children With Neuromuscular Disease
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The main objective of this study is to determine whether the Respiratory Physiotherapy allows improvement or maintenance of respiratory function in children with Neuromuscular Diseases, against respiratory deterioration that occurs in the group of subjects who did not receive this treatment. And to determine whether decreasing the number of respiratory infections and secondly the need for antibiotics and the number of emergency room visits and hospital admissions related to these.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Detailed Description
Background:
Many authors have demonstrated the efficacy of Physiotherapy in Respiratory attending respiratory difficulties associated with different types of pathologies (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, cystic fibrosis, tumors), however the investigators did not find studies with scientific evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of these programs in children with Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD), whose quality and life expectancy depends largely on the proper handling of Bronchial secretions and delay the deterioration of respiratory function.
The main objective of this study focuses on determining the effectiveness of physiotherapy for the treatment of respiratory breathing difficulties in children with NMD. Deducing other aspects such as the impact of this program on the number of visits to hospital emergencies department each year, hospital admissions and respiratory infections suffered by these children, and the need or not of antibiotics.
Material and method:
This research is an analytical, longitudinal, prospective, experimental, evaluator blinded study. It is controlled with two parallel groups, randomized clinical trial.
The sample consisted of children diagnosed with NMD. For the evolution of different variables spirometric test was used for variables related to the function respiratory, and a tracking sheet designed by the researchers to collect the number hospital emergency visits each year, as well as hospital admissions, respiratory infections and need of antibiotics. These assessments were made before and after the start of program and during every four months.
Patients were randomized to control or experimental group, no apply any Respiratory Physical Therapy treatment in subjects in the first group and performing a Respiratory Physical Therapy program in the second. This program was carried out once in week by the physiotherapist, and four times weekly at home, by family, during one year.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: GROUP RECEIVING RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY Respiratory Physiotherapy sessions were held once a week by the physiotherapist, and four times more for the family at home, for one year. The sessions have a duration between 30 and 45 minutes, varying according to the level of patient cooperation. The exercise program should be repeated in three cycles, although younger children took longer than older in performing them. |
Other: RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY
The protocol designed was composed of the following exercises:
supine position: inhalation and exhalation with abdominal and thoracic pressures. 5 times
lateral decubitus, with incentive spirometer lung inflation are made on right/left sides. 3 sets on each side
sitting position, with the body leaning slightly forward, head and shoulders bent inwardly directed. It inspire called for 3 times, sent off in air through the mouth, after that the child was coughing
diaphragmatic breathing in a sitting position: after a slow exhalation requested, child should steam a mirror with his mouth slightly open. 3 replications
in a sitting position, with help of an ambu bag, we made inflations. Repeated 3 times
exercises of upper member coupled to respiratory rhythm: shoulder flexion and extension was carried out during the inspiratory phase and the extension and adduction of them during expiration. 3 times
Other: USUAL THERAPIES
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Experimental: GROUP RECEIVING THEIR USUAL THERAPIES This group received no approach of their respiratory difficulties by Physiotherapy. Only continued their usual therapies. |
Other: USUAL THERAPIES
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Change From Baseline Vital Capacity at One Year. [At baseline and at 1 year]
Change from Baseline vital capacity at one year evaluated by spirometer.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Being diagnosed with a Disease of the Neuromuscular junction, according to International Classification of Diseases 10.
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Be aged between 3 and 18 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Being unable to perform spirometry, for physical or psychological difficulties.
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Be involved in another program Respiratory Physiotherapy.
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Present some kind of associated pathology (such as broken ribs, state epilepticus ...) in which it is contraindicated any maneuvers of the respiratory therapy protocol designed.
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If researchers are informed of the existence of a serious illness of the father / mother / tutor that preclude to carrying out the program of respiratory Physiotherapy at home.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Grupo de Investigación Área de Fisioterapia CTS 305 - Universidad de Sevilla | Sevilla | Spain | 41009 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Seville
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
- Ambrosino N, Vitacca M, Rampulla C. Standards for rehabilitative strategies in respiratory diseases. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 1995 Aug;50(4):293-318.
- Bach JR, Ishikawa Y, Kim H. Prevention of pulmonary morbidity for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Chest. 1997 Oct;112(4):1024-8.
- Chatwin M, Ross E, Hart N, Nickol AH, Polkey MI, Simonds AK. Cough augmentation with mechanical insufflation/exsufflation in patients with neuromuscular weakness. Eur Respir J. 2003 Mar;21(3):502-8.
- Danov Z, Schroth MK. Respiratory management of pediatric patients with neuromuscular disease. Pediatr Ann. 2010 Dec;39(12):769-76. doi: 10.3928/00904481-20101116-07. Review.
- Vianello A, Corrado A, Arcaro G, Gallan F, Ori C, Minuzzo M, Bevilacqua M. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation improves outcomes for neuromuscular disease patients with respiratory tract infections. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Feb;84(2):83-8; discussion 89-91.
- Watzek I, Winterholler M. [Basic principles of non-respiratory physiotherapy for neuromuscular diseases]. Pneumologie. 2008 Mar;62 Suppl 1:S28-30. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1016426. Review. German.
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Study Results
Participant Flow
Recruitment Details | |
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Pre-assignment Detail |
Arm/Group Title | GROUP RECEIVING RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY | GROUP RECEIVING THEIR USUAL THERAPIES |
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Arm/Group Description | Respiratory Physiotherapy sessions were held once a week by the physiotherapist, and four times more for the family at home, for one year. The sessions have a duration between 30-45 minutes, varying according to the level of patient cooperation. The exercise program should be repeated in three cycles, although younger children took longer than older in performing them. RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY: The protocol designed was composed of the following exercises: supine position: inhalation and exhalation with abdominal and thoracic pressures. 5 times lateral decubitus, with incentive spirometer lung inflation are made on right/left sides. 3 sets on each side sitting position, with the body leaning slightly forward, head and shoulders bent inwardly directed. It inspire called for 3 times, sent off in air through the mouth, after that the child was coughing diaphragmatic breathing in a sitting position: after a slow exhalation requested, child should steam a mirror with his | This group received no approach of their respiratory difficulties by Physiotherapy. Only continued their usual therapies. USUAL THERAPIES |
Period Title: Overall Study | ||
STARTED | 11 | 10 |
COMPLETED | 11 | 10 |
NOT COMPLETED | 0 | 0 |
Baseline Characteristics
Arm/Group Title | GROUP RECEIVING RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY | GROUP RECEIVING THEIR USUAL THERAPIES | Total |
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Arm/Group Description | Respiratory Physiotherapy sessions were held once a week by the physiotherapist, and four times more for the family at home, for one year. The sessions have a duration between 30-45 minutes, varying according to the level of patient cooperation. The exercise program should be repeated in three cycles, although younger children took longer than older in performing them. RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY: The protocol designed was composed of the following exercises: supine position: inhalation and exhalation with abdominal and thoracic pressures. 5 times lateral decubitus, with incentive spirometer lung inflation are made on right/left sides. 3 sets on each side sitting position, with the body leaning slightly forward, head and shoulders bent inwardly directed. It inspire called for 3 times, sent off in air through the mouth, after that the child was coughing diaphragmatic breathing in a sitting position: after a slow exhalation requested, child should steam a mirror with his | This group received no approach of their respiratory difficulties by Physiotherapy. Only continued their usual therapies. USUAL THERAPIES | Total of all reporting groups |
Overall Participants | 11 | 10 | 21 |
Age (years) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ] | |||
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [years] |
6
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7.5
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7
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Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants) | |||
Female |
3
27.3%
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3
30%
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6
28.6%
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Male |
8
72.7%
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7
70%
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15
71.4%
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Outcome Measures
Title | Change From Baseline Vital Capacity at One Year. |
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Description | Change from Baseline vital capacity at one year evaluated by spirometer. |
Time Frame | At baseline and at 1 year |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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[Not Specified] |
Arm/Group Title | GROUP RECEIVING RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY | GROUP RECEIVING THEIR USUAL THERAPIES |
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Arm/Group Description | Respiratory Physiotherapy sessions were held once a week by the physiotherapist, and four times more for the family at home, for one year. Sessions have a duration between 30-45 minutes, varying according to the level of patient cooperation. The exercise program should be repeated in three cycles, although younger children took longer than older in performing them. RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY: The protocol designed was composed of the following exercises: supine position: inhalation and exhalation with abdominal and thoracic pressures. 5 times lateral decubitus, with incentive spirometer lung inflation are made on right/left sides. 3 sets on each side sitting position, with the body leaning slightly forward, head and shoulders bent inwardly directed. It inspire called for 3 times, sent off in air through the mouth, after that the child was coughing diaphragmatic breathing in a sitting position: after a slow exhalation requested, child should steam a mirror with his mou | This group received no approach of their respiratory difficulties by Physiotherapy. Only continued their usual therapies. USUAL THERAPIES |
Measure Participants | 11 | 10 |
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [percentage of Change of vital capacity] |
33.33
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-7.41
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Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview | Comparison Group Selection | GROUP RECEIVING RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY, GROUP RECEIVING THEIR USUAL THERAPIES |
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Comments | ||
Type of Statistical Test | Superiority or Other | |
Comments | ||
Statistical Test of Hypothesis | p-Value | <0.001 |
Comments | ||
Method | Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) | |
Comments |
Adverse Events
Time Frame | 1 year | |||
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Adverse Event Reporting Description | ||||
Arm/Group Title | GROUP RECEIVING RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY | GROUP RECEIVING THEIR USUAL THERAPIES | ||
Arm/Group Description | Respiratory Physiotherapy sessions were held once a week by the physiotherapist, and four times more for the family at home, for 1 year. The sessions have a duration between 30-45 minutes, varying according to the level of patient cooperation. The exercise program should be repeated in three cycles, although younger children took longer than older in performing them. RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY: The protocol designed was composed of the following exercises: supine position: inhalation and exhalation with abdominal and thoracic pressures. 5 times lateral decubitus, with incentive spirometer lung inflation are made on right/left sides. 3 sets on each side sitting position, with the body leaning slightly forward, head and shoulders bent inwardly directed. It inspire called for 3 times, sent off in air through the mouth, after that the child was coughing diaphragmatic breathing in a sitting position: after a slow exhalation requested, child should steam a mirror with his mou | This group received no approach of their respiratory difficulties by Physiotherapy. Only continued their usual therapies. USUAL THERAPIES | ||
All Cause Mortality |
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GROUP RECEIVING RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY | GROUP RECEIVING THEIR USUAL THERAPIES | |||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | / (NaN) | / (NaN) | ||
Serious Adverse Events |
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GROUP RECEIVING RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY | GROUP RECEIVING THEIR USUAL THERAPIES | |||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | 0/11 (0%) | 0/10 (0%) | ||
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events |
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GROUP RECEIVING RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY | GROUP RECEIVING THEIR USUAL THERAPIES | |||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | 0/11 (0%) | 0/10 (0%) |
Limitations/Caveats
More Information
Certain Agreements
All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.
There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.
Results Point of Contact
Name/Title | Dr. Jose J. Jimenez-Rejano |
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Organization | University of Seville |
Phone | +34667309369 |
jjjimenez@us.es |
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