Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients With Bronchiectasis

Lead Sponsor:

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Conditions:

Bronchiectasis

Eligibility:

All Genders

40-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether inspiratory muscle training could improve and/or prevent the deterioration of inspiratory muscle strength, clinical cardiopulmonary outcome, systemic ...

Detailed Description

Inspiratory muscle training is reportedly beneficial in patients with diverse chronic cardio-pulmonary diseases. It can increase inspiratory muscle strength and endurance, improves exercise capacity a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Bronchiectasis confirmed by clinical history, pulmonary function test, and high resolution computed tomography

Exclusion

  • Had recent exacerbation within six weeks
  • Use of corticosteroid
  • With poor consciousness level
  • Have cerebro-vascular or neuro-muscular disorders

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

38 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00952718

Start Date

January 1 2008

End Date

March 1 2009

Last Update

July 28 2021

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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, 833