Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients With Bronchiectasis
Lead Sponsor:
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Conditions:
Bronchiectasis
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether inspiratory muscle training could improve and/or prevent the deterioration of inspiratory muscle strength, clinical cardiopulmonary outcome, systemic ...
Detailed Description
Inspiratory muscle training is reportedly beneficial in patients with diverse chronic cardio-pulmonary diseases. It can increase inspiratory muscle strength and endurance, improves exercise capacity a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Bronchiectasis confirmed by clinical history, pulmonary function test, and high resolution computed tomography
Exclusion
- Had recent exacerbation within six weeks
- Use of corticosteroid
- With poor consciousness level
- Have cerebro-vascular or neuro-muscular disorders
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
38 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00952718
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
March 1 2009
Last Update
July 28 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, 833