Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Breathing Pattern in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Lead Sponsor:
KU Leuven
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Muscle Weakness Conditions
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The improvement in inspiratory muscle function might result in beneficial changes in breathing pattern during whole body exercise. The hypothesis is the effect of inspiratory muscle training as an adj...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinically stable COPD patients
- maximal inspiratory pressure \<100% of the predicted normal value
Exclusion
- Major comorbidities preventing successful participation in an 8 week exercise training intervention
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02186340
Start Date
January 1 2013
End Date
July 1 2015
Last Update
August 31 2015
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital Leuven
Leuven, Belgium, 3000