The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training With Substance Use Disorder

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effects of inspiratory muscle training on individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). It investigates how this training influences breathing difficulty (dyspnea), lung function, respiratory muscle strength, cough capacity, exercise ability, substance craving, depression, anxiety, and overall quality of life. The study addresses the rising substance use among young people and explores a potentially simple and cost-effective treatment method to support respiratory health in this group. Participants are divided into two groups: one group receives standard treatment plus inspiratory muscle training using a device called POWERbreathe®, performing 15-minute sessions twice daily for five days a week over four weeks under physiotherapist supervision. The other group continues with their standard treatment alone without additional exercises. The inspiratory muscle training aims to improve respiratory function and reduce symptoms related to substance use. During the study, participants will undergo assessments at four weeks measuring breathing difficulty, various lung function parameters (such as FEV1, FVC, and others), respiratory muscle strength, cough capacity, and exercise capacity. Additional evaluations include substance craving levels, mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, and quality of life. The study follows participants throughout the treatment period to monitor changes and gather data on the effectiveness of the inspiratory muscle training.

The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training With Substance Use Disorder