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Inspiratory Muscle Training in Pulmonary Hypertension

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Pulmonary Hypertension
Registration Number
NCT03385733
Lead Sponsor
Istanbul University
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effective of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory function, exercise capacity, physical activity and quality of life.

Detailed Description

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a condition which is seen with hemodynamic differences, pulmonary vascular resistance and right heart failure. Patients with pulmonary hypertension have, dyspnea, physical inactivity, reduced condition and respiratory muscle dysfunction. Aerobic exercise programs in patients with pulmonary hypertension are reported to result in improved exercise capacity and endurance of the patients, improvement in WHO functional class and quality of life, increased peak workload and increased peripheral muscle function. In recent years, few studies have investigated the efficacy of inspiratory muscle training in patients with PH.The aim of this study is to investigate the effective of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory function, exercise capacity, physical activity and quality of life.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension,
  • NYHA functional class I-IV
  • MIP pressure <80 cm h2O
Exclusion Criteria
  • COPD
  • Conditions which can limit the assessments
  • Insufficient cooperation

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
mouth pressures10 minutes

MIP and MEP

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form10 minutes

Physical activity

Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire15 minutes

quality of life

Activity monitoring (Sense wear® Armband)3 days

Metabolic holter

6 minute walking test15 minutes

functional capacity

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul University

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Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul University
🇹🇷Istanbul, Turkey

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