Rehabilitation for people with Guillain-Barré Syndrome
RehabGBs: Rehabilitation in People With Guillain-Barré Syndrome
This study tests if a combination of inpatient rehabilitation and breathing exercises can help people with Guillain-Barré Syndrome improve their breathing, strength, and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 74 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centro de Reabilitacao do Norte Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vila Nova de Gaia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05461898 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on the rehabilitation of individuals diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a neurological condition that can lead to significant muscle weakness and respiratory complications. The intervention involves inpatient rehabilitation combined with inspiratory muscle training, aimed at improving respiratory function, exercise capacity, and overall quality of life. The study seeks to establish the effectiveness of this approach in addressing the unique challenges faced by GBS patients, particularly in the context of respiratory muscle weakness. By employing methodologically robust trial designs, the research aims to generate evidence-based insights into rehabilitation practices for this patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome and are willing to participate in an inpatient rehabilitation program.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cardiac or musculoskeletal diseases, tracheostomized individuals, or those with cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance respiratory function and quality of life for patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While inspiratory muscle training has shown benefits in other respiratory and neurological conditions, its specific application in Guillain-Barré Syndrome remains largely untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years * diagnosed with Guillain Barré Syndrome * willing to participate in an inpatient rehabilitation program * able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * presence of significant cardiac and musculoskeletal diseases * tracheostomized patients * signs of cognitive impairment or current neoplastic or immunological disease which may preclude their participation in the rehabilitation program and participation in any other therapeutic intervention in addition to standard of care.
Where this trial is running
Vila Nova de Gaia
- Centro de Reabilitação do Norte — Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Miguel P Almeida, MSc
- Email: miguelalmeida.ft@gmail.com
- Phone: 00351919523101
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.