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Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) training in CKD patients .

Completed
Conditions
Chronic kidney disease, unspecified,
Registration Number
CTRI/2023/06/054515
Brief Summary

The participants will be recruited into two groups (experimental and control) based on computer generated random number table. All the participants will be explained about the purpose and the procedure to be carried out for the research work . Written informed consent will be obtained from all before initiating the trial.  Experimental group:- The participants will receive treatment in form of IMT training ( a set of five repetitions, at one-minute intervals, at 40% of MIP, 20 mins during 3 hemodialysis sessions/weeks x 6 weeks) along with the conventional physiotherapy. Control group:- The participants in the Control group will receive the conventional physiotherapy in form of: 1. General mobility exercises of upper limb (other than the limb having fistula) and lower limb - (10 repetitions, 1 set) Control group:- The participants in the Control group will receive the conventional physiotherapy in form of: 1. General mobility exercises of upper limb (other than the limb having fistula) and lower limb - (10 repetitions, 1 set) , Diaphragmatic breathing exercise Treatment will be given three days a week, on alternate days for total of 4 weeks.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
44
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients receiving hemodialysis >3 months .
  • Hemodynamically stable.
Exclusion Criteria

Any existing illness which can limit their participation for exercise or affect the understanding.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
primary outcome :- Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP)6 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary outcome :- pulmonary function Test .6 min walk test

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

shree krishna hospital

🇮🇳

Anand, GUJARAT, India

shree krishna hospital
🇮🇳Anand, GUJARAT, India
Jigar Mehta
Principal investigator
9824771843
jigarnm@charutarhealth.org

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