ovel diagnostics in dysfunctional breathing using a wearable breathing trainer

Conditions: Ademhalingsstelsel, adempatroonafwijkingen
breathing pattern disorder
ineffective breathing

Registration Number: NL-OMON56859

Lead Sponsor: Medisch Spectrum Twente

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Pending

Sex: Not specified

Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

Children with paediatrician diagnosed dysfunctional breathing
Ages 8 up to and including 17
Referred to a paediatric physical therapist for treatment

Exclusion Criteria

Children and/or parents that do not speak Dutch
Co-morbid diseases that may influence dysfunctional breathing
Poor asthma control
Psychomotor retardation

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational non invasive

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The primary goal of this study is to determine the effects of breathing<br /><br>exercises given by the pediatric physiotherapist objectively using RIP. The<br /><br>current gold standard in treatment is solely based upon the expertise of the<br /><br>physical therapist. In our study, we aim to determine feasible objective<br /><br>parameters to assess the focus of breathing. The amount of stretch caused by<br /><br>breathing causes an increase in RIP signal. Exhalation reduces the amount of<br /><br>stretch and causes the RIP signal to decrease. These signal alterations allow<br /><br>for the following parameters to be measured:<br /><br>• RIP amplitude<br /><br>• RIP frequency<br /><br>• RIP peak variation<br /><br><br /><br>All parameters are measured at both abdomen and thorax and the combined<br /><br>parameters provide an indication for the focus of breathing. A focus towards an<br /><br>abdominal breathing pattern is preferred.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>A secondary goal is determining the intention to use technology to support<br /><br>breathing exercises at home. Intention to use and influencing factors will be<br /><br>evaluated in a qualitative way through semi-structured interviews. The topics<br /><br>of the semi-structured interviews will be based on technology acceptance<br /><br>models.</p><br>