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Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Stroke Rehabilitation Outcomes
Led by Hong Kong Metropolitan University · Updated on 2025-02-24
84
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
68 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study is designed to explore the effects of a 4-week protocol of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) at 50% maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) on respiratory function, diaphragm thickness, balance control, exercise capacity, and quality of life in people after stroke. To ascertain the effect of IMT on the relationship between diaphragm muscle contraction and activation of other trunk muscles, this study also explores whether any effect of the 4-week IMT protocol on balance control is associated with changes in the anticipatory posture adjustments (APAs) time - the onset time of postural muscles during a required task (e.g., the rapid shoulder flexion test).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Stroke Rehabilitation Outcomes
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 40 years and older but less than 80 years
- Breathing spontaneously without assistance
- Clinically diagnosed with ischemic and/or haemorrhagic stroke
- Stroke occurred between 1 month and 12 months ago
- No thoracic or abdominal surgery in the last 6 months
- Able to understand and follow verbal instructions
- No facial palsy or only mild facial palsy without trouble closing lips
- Able to sit still without foot support for at least 30 seconds
- No cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment score 26 or higher)
- Able to walk independently at least 10 meters, with or without an assistive device
You will not qualify if you...
- Recent acute heart problems like myocardial infarction or heart failure
- Acute pain anywhere in the body
- Respiratory illness or signs of impaired lung function such as shortness of breath, low oxygen, chronic cough, or mucus retention
- Chronic heart or blood vessel problems
- Trunk Impairment Scale score 20 or higher
- Having a nasal feeding tube, tracheal tube, or any condition preventing study procedures
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Shenzhen Second People's Hospital
Shenzhen, None Selected, China
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Research Team
F
Fang LIU
CONTACT
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William Wai-nam Tsang
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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