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GERDNCT05833243

Effectiveness of Modified Diaphragmatic Training for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Post Covid-19

A study testing modified diaphragmatic training and standard diaphragmatic training in people with GERD and Post COVID-19 Condition, run by Universitas Indonesia at 1 site in Indonesia.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The study titled "Effectiveness of Modified Diaphragmatic Training for Improving GERD-Q Score, Diaphragmatic Excursion, Maximum Inspiratory Pressure and Lung Function in Adults With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After Covid-19: a Single-blinded Randomized Control Trial" is a clinical trial that aimed to investigate… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 years
Conditions the study is for
GERD, Post COVID-19 Condition, Diaphragm Issues
What is being tested?
modified diaphragmatic training and standard diaphragmatic training
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteIndonesia
Study dates
8 Feb 2023to 18 Apr 2023
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male and female after recover from moderate COVID-19.
  • Six month post COVID-19
  • Age 18 to 60 years old
  • GERD-Q Score more than 7
  • Agree to participate in the study
  • Well understanding of the study procedure.

Who cannot join

  • History of ventilator used while COVID
  • History of uncontrolled cardiac problems and chronic pulmonary
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • History of surgery in the abdomen of the thoracic area
  • Severe scoliosis or Kyphotic
  • HIV/ AIDS, Autoimmune
  • Prolonged use of dyslipidemia drug more than 1 year
  • Prolonged use of prokinetic gastric drug more than 4 weeks

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Indonesia1 site
  • Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia

    Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430

Other trials in Indonesia

About this study

Official title: Effectiveness of Modified Diaphragmatic Training for Improving GERD-Q Score, Diaphragmatic Excursion, Maximum Inspiratory Pressure and Lung Function in Adults With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After Covid-19

The study titled "Effectiveness of Modified Diaphragmatic Training for Improving GERD-Q Score, Diaphragmatic Excursion, Maximum Inspiratory Pressure and Lung Function in Adults With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After Covid-19: a Single-blinded Randomized Control Trial" is a clinical trial that aimed to investigate the effectiveness of 4 weeks modified diaphragmatic training (MDT) compare with standard diaphragmatic training for improving GERD-Q score, diaphragmatic excursion, maximum inspiratory pressure, and lung function in adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after COVID-19. The trial was single-blinded and randomized, and it included a total of 50 participants. The results of the study showed that MDT was effective in improving GERD-Q score, diaphragmatic excursion, maximum inspiratory pressure, and lung function in adults with GERD after COVID-19.

Read the detailed description

The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of modified diaphragmatic training compared with standard diaphragmatic training in adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease after covid-19. The design is a single-center in a national respiratory referral center in Indonesia, single-blinded randomized control trial. A central randomization center used computer-generated tables to allocate treatments. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial with a sample size of 50 adult patients with GERD after covid-19. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a modified diaphragmatic training group or a control group.

Four weeks of training with diaphragmatic training followed by modified diaphragmatic training (MDT) or standard diaphragmatic training. Follow-up 30 days

Being tested
modified diaphragmatic training, standard diaphragmatic training
Keywords
Diaphragmatic Training, GERD-Q Score, Diaphragmatic Excursion, Maximal Inspiratory Pressure, Lung Function, GERD After COVID-19
Medical subject headings
Gastroesophageal Reflux

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • modified diaphragmatic trainingOther

    Modified diaphragmatic strength training prescriptions will be given based on the result of baseline assessment. The intensity is 60% from the maximum respiratory muscle strength from baseline and weekly remeasurement. Participants are asked to come for weekly follow-up and commit to do at least 20 sessions of exercise. The training is under supervision of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist.

  • standard diaphragmatic trainingOther

    standard diaphragmatic strength training prescriptions will be given as daily routine, 3 times a day.

    Participants are asked to come for weekly follow-up and commit to do at least 20 sessions of exercise. The training is under supervision of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist.

Study groups in NCT05833243
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Interventional GroupExperimentalBaseline measurement will be done in the rehabilitation center. Participants will receive modified diaphragmatic training using modified diaphragmatic training with increased load every week for strength training (60% from inspiratory muscle strength). Weekly follow-up will be taken to reassure the respiratory muscle strength. Prescription for intervention will be determined based on the result of baseline measurement. After 4 weeks post-intervention measurement will be taken.
Receives: Other: modified diaphragmatic training
Control GroupActive comparatorBaseline measurement will be done in the rehabilitation center. Participants will receive standard diaphragmatic training using a sitting position. Weekly follow-ups will be taken to remeasure the respiratory muscle strength and training procedure. After 4 weeks post-intervention measurements will be taken.
Receives: Other: standard diaphragmatic training

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change from baseline of GERD-Q Score after 4 weeks

    GERD was diagnosed when the GERD-Q score is above or equal with 8

    Measured: base line and week 4

  2. Change from baseline of Diaphragmatic Excursion after 4 weeks

    The increase of diaphragm range of movement during inspiration and expiration

    Measured: base line and week 4

  3. Change from baseline of Maximal Inspiratory Pressure after 4 weeks

    The maximal pressure of inspiratory muscle strength that related to diaphragm strength

    Measured: base line and week 4

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Change from baseline of Lung function (FEV1, FVC and ratio FEV1/FVC) after 4 weeks

    the improvement of FEV1, FVC and ratio FEV1/FVC

    Measured: base line and week 4

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Apr 2023
  2. Study start8 Feb 2023
  3. Primary completion14 Apr 2023
  4. Study completion18 Apr 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Intervention Group (modified diaphragmatic training) and control group (standard diaphragmatic training)
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Investigator
Enrolment
50 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05833243
Sponsor's protocol ID
22-11-1417
Status last verified
Apr 2023
First submitted
25 Apr 2023
Last updated
28 Apr 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Study Protocol and Study Outcome

Publications

  • Kader M, Hossain MA, Reddy V, Perera NKP, Rashid M. Effects of short-term breathing exercises on respiratory recovery in patients with COVID-19: a quasi-experimental study. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2022 Apr 5;14(1):60. doi: 10.1186/s13102-022-00451-z.

    PubMed 35382885
  • Saha S, Sharma K. Modification of Lifestyle to Recover from Post-COVID Symptoms: A Short Review. J Lifestyle Med. 2022 Sep 30;12(3):113-118. doi: 10.15280/jlm.2022.12.3.113.

    PubMed 36628181
  • Qiu K, Wang J, Chen B, Wang H, Ma C. The effect of breathing exercises on patients with GERD: a meta-analysis. Ann Palliat Med. 2020 Mar;9(2):405-413. doi: 10.21037/apm.2020.02.35. Epub 2020 Mar 17.

    PubMed 32233626

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing modified diaphragmatic training and standard diaphragmatic training in people with GERD and Post COVID-19 Condition, run by Universitas Indonesia at 1 site in Indonesia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Apr 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Indonesia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change from baseline of GERD-Q Score after 4 weeks (time frame: base line and week 4). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05833243, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Apr 2023.

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