Status:
COMPLETED
The Influence of Inspiratory Muscular Training (IMT) on Diaphragmatic Mobility in Morbidly Obese
Lead Sponsor:
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is whether an inspiratory muscle training protocol would be associated with an improvement in of the diaphragm mobility, an increase in pulmonary function values , gain stren...
Detailed Description
Few studies have investigated the effects of an inspiratory muscle training in obese patients on the diaphragmatic mobility and thickness. Obesity, especially morbid, triggers changes in the respirato...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- BMI \> 40 kg/m²
- Absence of acute or chronic lung disease
Exclusion
- Acute or chronic inflammatory process
- Thyroid disorders
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
14 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01449643
Start Date
September 1 2010
End Date
August 1 2011
Last Update
October 31 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil