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Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients With NMD

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Neuromuscular Disease
Interventions
Device: Threshold PEP or IMT device Phillips-Respironics
Registration Number
NCT01555905
Lead Sponsor
University of Florida
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) will impact maximal inspiratory pressure and pulmonary function in patients with neuromuscular disease.

Detailed Description

Subjects undergo a 12-week period of inspiratory muscle strength training. Respiratory strength is assessed before and after the training period.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
17
Inclusion Criteria
  • Confirmed diagnosis of neuromuscular disease
  • Clinical evidence of impaired pulmonary function
Exclusion Criteria
  • Above or below age range
  • No clinical evidence of impaired pulmonary function
  • No diagnosis of a neuromusuclar disease
  • Presence of an acute illness at time of study
  • Participating in other research studies involving investigational drugs
  • Diagnosis of a primary pulmonary disease
  • Use of tobacco products

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ExerciseThreshold PEP or IMT device Phillips-RespironicsThreshold PEP or IMT device Phillips-Respironics
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Maximal Inspiratory PressureBaseline (pre-IMST) and 3 months (post-IMST)

The primary endpoints for inspiratory muscle training efficacy will be maximal inspiratory pressure tests, a measure of respiratory strength.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Florida

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

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