Inspiratory muscle training for heart disease patients after angioplasty

CARDIOINSPIRE - Effectiveness of Adding Inspiratory Muscle Training to a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for People With Ischemic Heart Disease Revascularized by Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty.

NA · University of Cadiz · NCT06681740

This study tests whether a special breathing exercise program can help heart disease patients feel better and exercise more after having angioplasty.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment72 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Cadiz (other)
Locations1 site (Málaga)
Trial IDNCT06681740 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training in patients with myocardial ischemia who have undergone percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. It aims to improve the quality of life and exercise tolerance of these patients through a structured rehabilitation program that includes both inspiratory muscle training and a sham intervention for comparison. The study will assess the impact of this training on physical performance and overall well-being, addressing a significant public health issue related to cardiovascular disease.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with myocardial ischemia who have undergone angioplasty and can participate in physical exercise.

Not a fit: Patients with severe heart conditions that contraindicate exercise or those who refuse treatment may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the quality of life and functional capacity of patients with ischemic heart disease.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with similar cardiac rehabilitation approaches, suggesting potential for success in this intervention.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* people with Myocardial Ischemia and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
* both sexes
* over 18 years old
* under 80 years of age
* absence of cognitive deficits and/or physical limitations that would prevent them from performing physical exercise or completing the questionnaires required for participation in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* disease or condition that contraindicates exercise such as severe hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
* severe aortic stenosis and/or dissecting aortic aneurysm
* patients who refuse treatment or do not sign the informed consent.

Where this trial is running

Málaga

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Myocardial Ischemia, Coronary Arterial Disease, Inspiratory Muscle Training, Cardiac Rehabilitation

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.