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