Effect of physical therapy in the diaphragm of the elderly on the function of the lungs

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Aging, Sarcopenia; C10.597.613.612.500; G07.700.320.124

• Registration Number: RBR-5dmpkr
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Metodista de Piracicaba

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-05-10
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: recruitment completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Male volunteers;
Aged between 67 and 79 years;
Not practicing physical exercises regularly.

Exclusion Criteria

Elderly Smokers;
History of pulmonary disease, neuromuscular disorders and postural muscles that affect the respiratory or cardiovascular diseases.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Increased diaphragmatic muscle strength, assessed by the manometer. The manometer is an analog device with operating range of 0 to ± 300 cmH2O, to check the measurements of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP). Expected to find measures considered technically satisfactory maximal inspiration, lasting at least 2 seconds without air leak and values close to each other (> 10%), computing the largest absolute value obtained.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement in lung volume and capacity, as assessed by respirometry, where volunteers remain seated, holding the silicone mask involving the nasal and oral cavities, preventing the escape of air. Expected to find increased tidal volume, minute volume and vital capacity.