Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Home-based Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients With IPF
Lead Sponsor:
Dokuz Eylul University
Conditions:
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
IPF
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the home-based inspiratory muscle training program on lung functions, dyspnea, inspiratory muscle strength, functional capacity and quality of li...
Detailed Description
The IMT protocol consisted of home-based high-intensity daily training - two cycles of 30 breaths with a 1-min rest between sets, twice a day for 8 weeks using an IMT Threshold device (Threshold IMT P...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosing Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis by a pulmonologist;
- Aged between 40 and 75 years;
- Volunteering to research;
- Stable clinical condition (same medication routine and/or no acute exacerbation in the last for the last 4 weeks).
Exclusion
- Inability of the participant to understand or perform the procedures proposed during the evaluations or training program.
- Participating in any pulmonary rehabilitation programs;
- A previous pneumonectomy or lobectomy operation;
- Pneumonia in the last 4 weeks;
- Any pulmonary infection during the study;
- Requirement for supplemental oxygen therapy while resting.
- Having Covid-19 disease (during the study or in the past)
- Orthopaedic or neurological conditions affecting the ability to independent walking
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 21 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05353556
Start Date
February 21 2022
End Date
May 30 2022
Last Update
January 10 2024
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Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Balcova, Turkey (Türkiye), 35330