Effects of a personalized respiratory exercise device on healthy individuals
Development of an Individualized Respiratory Exercise Device Originated in Turkey and Investigation of Its Clinical Effects on Healthy Individuals
NA · Biruni University · NCT06245928
This study is testing a new personalized breathing device to see if it can help healthy adults improve their lung strength and breathing ability.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 46 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Biruni University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06245928 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop and evaluate a multifunctional individualized respiratory exercise device designed to enhance pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength in healthy individuals. The device combines features of both respiratory muscle training and incentive spirometry, allowing for combined inspiratory and expiratory muscle training without the need for multiple devices. Participants will be assessed for improvements in respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity through the use of this innovative device. The study will include healthy adults aged 18-65 who meet specific health criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 18-65 who do not engage in regular sports-specific training.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic diseases, a history of pneumothorax, or those undergoing routine medical treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could improve respiratory function and exercise performance in healthy individuals.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on respiratory muscle training, this specific approach using a multifunctional device is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-65 * Answering "No" to the general health questions of the Exercise Readiness Questionnaire for all Exclusion Criteria: * Being an amateur or professional athlete who does sports-specific training at least 2 times a week * Having a chronic disease * Having history of spontaneous or trauma-related pneumothorax * Having pathologies related to the middle ear (such as tympanic membrane rupture, otitis) * Receiving routine medical treatment other than vitamin supplements for any reason
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Biruni University — Istanbul, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hikmet Ucgun, PT, PhD
- Email: hikmetucgun92@gmail.com
- Phone: +905321616271
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: Healthy, Respiratory Exercise Device, Biomedical Device, Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity, Respiratory Muscle Training