Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Versus Standard Care in Patients With Pericarditis

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT07716696

University of Lahore60 enrolled

Overview

Pericarditis is associated with symptoms such as chest pain, dyspnea, fatigue, cough, and anxiety, which can significantly impair functional capacity and quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a structured intervention designed to improve respiratory function and overall physical performance. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation versus standard care in improving clinical symptoms and functional outcomes in patients with pericarditis.

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the comparative effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation and standard care in patients diagnosed with pericarditis. Participants are allocated into two groups: an intervention group receiving pulmonary rehabilitation and a control group receiving standard medical care. Pulmonary rehabilitation includes breathing exercises, aerobic training, and patient education aimed at improving respiratory efficiency and reducing symptom burden. Such programs are widely used to improve functional capacity and quality of life in clinical populations \[1\]. Outcome measures include pain intensity, dyspnea, cough severity, fatigue, and anxiety, assessed using validated tools such as the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and McMaster Cough Severity Questionnaire. Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after completion of the intervention period.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Pericarditis

Interventions

Pulmonary RehabilitationOTHER

A structured program including breathing exercises, aerobic conditioning, and patient education administered over multiple weeks.

Standard CareOTHER

Routine clinical management as prescribed by the treating physician without additional rehabilitation protocol.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with pericarditis Age between 18-65 years Both male and female participants Medically stable Able to participate in rehabilitation Willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Severe cardiovascular or respiratory instability Other major pulmonary diseases Recent surgery or trauma Neurological disorders affecting participation Unwillingness to participate

Locations (1)

ULTH

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Dyspnea Severity

Measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Pain Intensity

Measured using VAS

Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks

Cough Severity

Measured using McMaster Cough Severity Questionnaire

Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks

Fatigue

Measured using VAS or standardized fatigue scale

Time frame: Time Frame: Baseline and 8 weeks

Anxiety

Measured using a validated anxiety scale

Time frame: Time Frame: Baseline and 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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