Different Inspiratory Muscle Trainings in Patients With COPD

Sponsor
University of Yalova
Study ID
NCT07406659
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Basic Inspiratory Muscle Training — OTHER
    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.
  • Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training — OTHER
    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
  • Control — OTHER
    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)

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

First listed
Feb 12, 2026
Start date
Mar 11, 2026
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Oct 1, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
51 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Basic 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.
  • Experimental: Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training
    The participant will follow the same Basic IMT program for the first four weeks, and then perform the specified exercises for the remaining four weeks, 3 days a week, for 30 minutes, under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The remaining four days will include 15-minute Basic IMT training in the morning and evening, without a supervisor.
  • Active Comparator: Control
    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)

Primary Outcome Measure

Dyspnea Assessment [ Time Frame: Baseline and through study completion, an average of 8 weeks ]

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