RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07406659

Different Inspiratory Muscle Trainings in Patients With COPD

Early Effects of Different Inspiratory Muscle Training on Disease Clinical Course, Respiratory Parameters, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients With COPD


Sponsor

University of Yalova

Enrollment

51 participants

Start Date

Mar 11, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

COPD is one of the most life-threatening pulmonary diseases. According to the World Health Organization, it is expected to rise to the third leading cause of death by 2030. Smoking is the most significant contributing factor. COPD reduces lung volumes and causes dyspnea. Over time, respiratory muscle weakness develops, leading to hypercapnia, dyspnea, nocturnal oxygen desaturation, and decreased exercise performance. Pulmonary rehabilitation is the most important component of COPD treatment. Respiratory muscle training should be a mandatory component of the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Combining inspiratory muscle training with functional exercises allows the focus to be on respiratory muscle functions beyond the task of breathing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training on the course of the disease.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing different methods of inspiratory muscle training (exercises that strengthen the breathing muscles) in people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — a lung condition that causes persistent breathlessness). Researchers want to find out which method is most effective. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a confirmed COPD diagnosis according to standard GOLD criteria - You have not had a flare-up (acute exacerbation) in the past month - You can walk independently - You can communicate without difficulty **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently experiencing a COPD exacerbation (flare-up) - You have an orthopedic or neurological problem that prevents exercises or assessment - You have uncontrolled high blood pressure or significant heart disease Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

OTHERBasic Inspiratory Muscle Training

The participant will complete IMT training with a physiotherapist one day a week and without a supervisor for the remaining 6 days, 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening.

OTHERFunctional Inspiratory Muscle Training

Following 4 weeks of Basic IMT, the patient will undergo 30-minute exercises and IMT, three days a week, for 4 weeks, accompanied by a physiotherapist. The patient will continue 15-minute Basic IMT training morning and evening, four days a week, without a supervisor. Exercises will be performed 8-12 times, in 2 sets, with 1-2 minute breaks. Supine chin-up position, lowering and lifting bent legs to the side, Supine chin-up position, 90° hip flexion of one leg, then sliding the heel to extend the knee and 45° straight leg raise, Supine chin-up position, 90° hip flexion of the leg in the chin-up position, Bilateral 90° hip flexion of the legs in the chin-up position, Supine chin-up position, opposite knee extension and shoulder flexion, Cross arm-leg raises in the crawling position, shoulder flexion and extension on mobile surfaces, Back slide on the wall, Lunge by stepping forward, Lifting weight from the floor and lifting it overhead, Bridging, Crunches, Modified push-up

OTHERControl

Simple upper extremity exercises and diaphragmatic breathing exercises will be given with equipment suitable for the home environment, 1 day a week accompanied by a physiotherapist for 30 minutes, and the remaining 6 days without a supervisor for 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening. (8-12 repetitions, 2 sets, 1-2 minute break)


Locations(1)

Yalova University

Yalova, Yalova, Turkey (Türkiye)

View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov

For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.

Visit

NCT07406659


Related Trials