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N/A N=25 Randomized Single-blind Basic Science

Respiratory Muscles and Inspiratory Muscle Training

Respiratory Muscles · Breathing Exercises

Enrolled (actual)
25
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2019
Primary outcome: Primary: Diaphragm Electromyography — 60; 55 %max

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Inspiratory Muscle Training (Other); Sham Inspiratory Muscle Training (Other)
Age
Adult · 19+ yrs
Sex
Male
Sponsor
University of British Columbia
Primary completion
Jul 2016

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Diaphragm Electromyography
60; 55
SECONDARY
Accessory Respiratory Muscle Activation
10; 6

Summary

The effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) remain controversial. Many studies have examined the effect IMT has on exercise performance, but any changes to the body that come from IMT have yet to be looked at. This study will look at how someone breathes can change after IMT. Understanding how IMT changes the body can help us use IMT in different treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Recreationally active, 'Moderate' or 'High' category on International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short form questionnaire
  • Able to read and understand English
  • Pulmonary function within normal limits

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of or currently smoking
  • History or current symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease (including asthma and exercise induced asthma)
  • Currently participating and training in a sport at a provincial, national, or international level
  • Ulcer or tumor in the esophagus, a nasal septum deviation, or recent nasopharyngeal surgery
  • Allergies to latex or local anesthetic
  • Contraindications to exercise testing
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02243527). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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