Mobile breathing exercises for improving lung function in ankylosing spondylitis
Effectiveness of Respiratory Muscle Training Using a Mobile Respiratory Trainer in People With Ankylosing Spondylitis
This study tests if personalized breathing exercises with a special device can help people with ankylosing spondylitis improve their lung function and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uşak University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Usak) |
| Trial ID | NCT06652984 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of personalized breathing exercises using the AirOFit PRO™ device in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. The research aims to strengthen respiratory muscles, which are often weakened due to the disease's impact on thoracic mobility and lung capacity. Participants will engage in tailored respiratory exercises to assess improvements in pulmonary function and overall quality of life. The study is significant as it explores a novel application of a mobile respiratory training device in a rheumatological context.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with stable ankylosing spondylitis under consistent medical treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with significant respiratory diseases or those who regularly engage in exercise may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance lung capacity and quality of life for patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
How similar studies have performed: While inspiratory muscle training has shown promise in other disease groups, this specific application in ankylosing spondylitis is novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteer for the study * Be over 18 years old * To be in the follow-up of Usak University Rheumatology outpatient clinic * Stability in medical treatment (keeping disease activity under control with the same medical treatment for at least 6 months) Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of diseases that affect the function of the respiratory system (such as pneumonia, pleurisy, empyema, pneumothorax, hemothorax, hydrothorax, atelectasis, pulmonary oedema, pulmonary hypertension, emphysema, and lung cancer). * The presence of a regular exercise habit (regularly 3 days a week for at least six months). * Significant physical disability or impairment (regular use of walking aids, etc.)
Where this trial is running
Usak
- Usak University — Usak, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ali Y KARAHAN, MD — Uşak University
- Study coordinator: Ali Y KARAHAN, MD
- Email: ali.karahan@usak.edu.tr
- Phone: +905386921934
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.