RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06103955

OptiMuscle - Improving Respiration by Optimising Muscle Function

Improving Outcomes in Dysfunctional Breathing Through the Optimization of Muscle Function (OptiMuscle)


Sponsor

University of Salford

Enrollment

10 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The primary aim will be to understand whether a digital breathing biofeedback system can improve the outcomes of physiotherapist guided breathing retraining.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Ability to stand and walk independently
  • History of breathing difficulties, such as breathlessness and difficult or laboured breathing for at least previous 6 months.
  • Clinical diagnosis of dysfunctional breathing, sometimes referred to as breathing pattern disorder.
  • If participants have co-existing respiratory problems, e.g. asthma, these should not be felt (in the opinion of the referring clinician) to be the cause of the current symptoms of breathlessness.

Exclusion Criteria5

  • Inability to speak and understand English sufficient to read and understand the information sheet and sign the consent form.
  • BMI \>34
  • Currently receiving active treatment for dysfunctional breathing
  • Received treatment for acute lower respiratory tract infection or asthma exacerbation with last 4 weeks
  • Significant respiratory co-morbidity (i.e. where the major respiratory diagnosis is not asthma)

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALDigital Breathing Biofeedback system

The biofeedback system provides information to the patient and physio about the muscle coordination of breathing.


Locations(1)

University of Salford

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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