Emulated trial investigating effects of multiple treatments: estimating combined effects of mucoactive nebulisers in cystic fibrosis using registry data.
Study design (if review, criteria of inclusion for studies)
Randomised trial
Participants
8 participants stable for at least 6 weeks prior to study begin, mean age 23 years (range 15 - 27 years).
Interventions
Group 1: postural drainage combined with percussion and directed coughing.Group 2: FET (huffing with postural drainage, breathing exercises and if needed coughing).Each session lasted 30 minutes.
Outcome measures
Sputum wet weight and dry weight, flow volume curves.
Keywords: Adolescent; Adult; Inhalation OR nebulised; non pharmacological intervention - diagn; pharmacological_intervention; Combined Modality Therapy; exercise; Postural Drainage; percussion; Airway clearance technique; Chest physiotherapy; non pharmacological intervention - devices OR physiotherapy; forced expiration technique; Active Cycle of Breathing Technique -ACBT-;