Basic versus functional inspiratory muscle training for people with COPD
Early Effects of Different Inspiratory Muscle Training on Disease Clinical Course, Respiratory Parameters, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients With COPD
NA · University of Yalova · NCT07406659
This trial will test whether basic or functional inspiratory muscle training helps people with COPD breathe easier and improve exercise ability.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 51 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Yalova (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Yalova, Yalova) |
| Trial ID | NCT07406659 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, single-center experimental study comparing basic inspiratory muscle training (IMT), functional inspiratory muscle training (F-IMT), and a control group in people with COPD. Fifty-one participants meeting GOLD diagnostic criteria and without an acute exacerbation in the prior month will be enrolled at Yalova Training and Research Hospital. Interventions will focus on respiratory muscle exercises delivered as basic IMT or F-IMT, with outcomes including respiratory muscle strength, dyspnea, exercise capacity, and early-term functional changes. The aim is to determine which training approach produces greater short-term improvements in symptoms and functional performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults with COPD diagnosed by GOLD criteria who are clinically stable (no exacerbation in the last month), can walk independently, and can participate voluntarily.
Not a fit: Patients experiencing a recent COPD exacerbation or those with uncontrolled heart disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or orthopedic/neurological conditions that prevent participation may not benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the training could reduce breathlessness, strengthen respiratory muscles, and improve exercise tolerance for people with COPD.
How similar studies have performed: Conventional inspiratory muscle training has prior evidence for improving muscle strength and dyspnea, while functional IMT is a newer approach with limited published data.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Having a COPD diagnosis according to GOLD criteria Having not had an acute exacerbation within the last month Being able to walk independently Having no communication problems Voluntarily participating in the study Exclusion Criteria: Being in a COPD exacerbation Having an orthopedic or neurological disease that would prevent assessment and treatment Having uncontrolled hypertension and heart disease
Where this trial is running
Yalova, Yalova
- Yalova University — Yalova, Yalova, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Erdi KAYABINAR, PhD — University of Yalova
- Study coordinator: Erdi KAYABINAR, PhD
- Email: erdikayabinar@gmail.com
- Phone: +905077692025
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Respiratory Muscle Training, Lung Capacities