Effects of breathing exercises on balance and mobility in stroke patients
Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training Combined With Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver on Balance, Gait, and Pulmonary Function in Subacute Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing whether breathing exercises can help improve balance and mobility in people who have had a stroke.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sahmyook University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06838871 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) combined with the Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver (ADIM) on improving balance, gait, and pulmonary function in patients who have experienced a subacute stroke. Participants will engage in resistance-based breathing exercises to strengthen their inspiratory muscles and core stability exercises to enhance trunk control. The intervention group will undergo these exercises five times a week for four weeks, while a control group will receive standard rehabilitation. Assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention to measure changes in mobility and respiratory function.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with subacute stroke within 1-6 months of onset who can walk at least 6 meters.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that prohibit the Valsalva maneuver or those with severe cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance mobility and respiratory function in stroke patients, leading to improved rehabilitation outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of IMT and ADIM is novel, similar studies have shown positive outcomes with inspiratory muscle training in stroke rehabilitation.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants diagnosed with subacute stroke (1-6 months post-onset) * Mini-Mental State Examination-Korean (MMSE-K) score of 24 or higher * Ability to walk at least 6 meters, with or without an assistive device Exclusion Criteria: * Conditions prohibiting the Valsalva maneuver (e.g., glaucoma, aneurysm, pulmonary hypertension) * Acute respiratory infections * Severe language or cognitive impairments preventing communication * Previous inspiratory muscle training within the last 6 months * Unstable medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes) * Neurological disorders affecting function and balance (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis) * Severe musculoskeletal impairments limiting functional mobility.
Where this trial is running
Seoul
- Zenith Hospital — Seoul, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dohyoung Kim
- Email: dd521@naver.com
- Phone: +821041837123
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.