Inspiratory Muscle Training Using the O2 Trainer

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Inspiratory Muscle Training; Blood Pressure

• Registration Number: NCT07005622
• Lead Sponsor: Sam Houston State University

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of resistive inspiratory training using the O2 Trainer on cardiopulmonary outcomes in healthy individuals.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-03-26
• Primary Completion: 2024-07-15
• Study Completion: 2024-08-01
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-27
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-05
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 8

Inclusion Criteria

• Age 18-65
• Able to participate in training 5 days per week

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous ventilation
• Diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Uncontrolled asthma
• Previous ear drum rupture
• Previous abdominal hernia
• Acute respiratory infection
• Currently pregnant

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Maximal Inspiratory Force	Change following 5-6 weeks of training	Inspiratory force (mmHg) will be measured using a digital pressure gauge connected to a mouthpiece.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Blood Pressure	Change following 5-6 weeks of training	mmHG measured by FDA approved automated blood pressure cuff.
Resting Heart Rate	Change following 5-6 weeks of training	Beats per minute, measured using a chest worn heart rate monitor.
Heart Rate Variability	Change following 5-6 weeks of training	Measured using a chest worn heart rate monitor.
Diaphragm Thickness	Change following 5-6 weeks of training	Measured by ultrasound

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine; 🇺🇸 Conroe, Texas, United States