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Substance Use DisordersNCT03461614

Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions, Respiratory Muscle Strength and Functional Capacity

A study testing Exercise group in people with Substance Use Disorders and Substance Abuse, run by Istanbul University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

In recent years adolescent substance abuse is a serious and growing problem. Substance use among adolescents means the use of alcohol, opiates, amphetamines, inhalants, cocaine, marijuana, benzodiazepines, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 15 to 18 years, men only
What is being tested?
Exercise group
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
49 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Feb 2017to 5 Apr 2018
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 15 to 18 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • were between 15 and 18 years of age,
  • met current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for substance use disorder,
  • be using substances over a year,
  • have not participated regularly in any exercise training program for the past six months,
  • were currently engaged in inpatient substance abuse treatment.

Who cannot join

  • a history of psychotic disorder or current psychotic symptoms,
  • physical disabilities or medical problems,
  • inability to adapt to the evaluation and treatment program,
  • have a respiratory system problems such as bronchiectasis, asthma and tuberculosis, infectious health problem (HIV, hepatitis B etc.).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Rustem Mustafaoğlu

    Istanbul

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions, Respiratory Muscle Strength and Functional Capacity in Adolescents With Substance Use Disorder. A Randomized Controlled Study

In recent years adolescent substance abuse is a serious and growing problem. Substance use among adolescents means the use of alcohol, opiates, amphetamines, inhalants, cocaine, marijuana, benzodiazepines, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reports that approximately 5% of the world's population used an illicit drug in 2010 and it is estimated that heroin, cocaine and other drugs are responsible for 0.1 to 0.2 million deaths per year.

There is a limited number of studies in the literature that investigate the relationship between substance use disorder and respiratory functions. In Taylor et al., study reported that the proportion of cannabis-dependent study members with an FEV1/FVC ratio of, 80% was 36% compared to 20% for non-smokers. Another research of Taylor et al., in longitudinal observations over 8 years in young adults (cannabis smoking on lung function in young adults between the ages of 18 and 26) revealed a dose-dependent relationship between cumulative cannabis consumption and decline in FEV1/VC. In a monograph, stated that follow-up studies of regular cannabis-only smokers also found impaired respiratory function and pathological changes in lung tissue like those preceding the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .

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The core anatomically described as a box, with the abdominals at the front, spinal and gluteal muscles at the back, the diaphragm on the top, and the pelvic floor and hip muscles on the bottom. Correct breathing is vital to abdominal training because respiratory muscles are directly involved during common core stability exercises. Moreover, the diaphragm, a component of core stability, plays a role in respiration and trunk stability by controlling intra-abdominal pressure . Oh et al.reported that, 30-min, 3 days a week for 8 weeks lumbar stabilization exercise had a more positive effect on pulmonary function than general physical therapy on stroke patients.

Our hypothesis was that core exercises may positive effect on respiratory functions and functional capacity of substance use disorder individuals. The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of core exercises on respiratory functions and functional capacity in adolescents with substance use disorder.

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Subjects: The study sample comprised of 15-18 year old male. Participants were required to be in-residence at the treatment center and meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-V criteria for substance use disorder in Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery; Child and Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Dependence Treatment Center (CEMATEM) in Istanbul.

Sample Size Determination: The sample size and power calculations were performed using the Instat sample size calculator. The calculations were based on the average value of the 6-Minute Walk Test in the 15-20 age group was 725.8 meters and the standard deviation (SD) was 61.2 meters (28), in the 95% confidence interval, an alpha level of 0.05, a β level of 5% and a power of 95%.These parameters generated a sample size of at least 18 participants for each group.

Randomization Study Protocol: The participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 parallel groups to receive either Exercise or Control. To allocate the participants to the groups, using the method of randomly permuted blocks using Research Randomizer, a program published on a publicly accessible official website (www.randomizer.org). Computerized random numbers were conducted, and sequentially numbered index cards with the random assignment were prepared. The index cards were folded and placed in sealed, opaque envelopes. Then, the investigator opened each envelope and allocated the participants to the Exercise or control group according to the selected index card.

Being tested
Exercise group, Control group
Keywords
pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, core exercises, rehabilitation
Medical subject headings
Substance-Related Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Exercise groupOther

    Also called Core stabilization exercise

    Exercise group mainly conducted the 5 core stabilization exercises as described by McGill. These include the curl-up, side bridge, trunk extension, double leg lifts and bird-dog exercises that support respiratory functions. In other words, every single training session consisted of frontal, dorsal, and lateral core exercise. In general, participants always exercised in group so that for integration and motivation. During training weeks 1-2, participants exercises with 3 sets per exercise and 10 s contraction time and 10 repetitions. During training weeks 3-4, contraction times and repetitions were increased to 15 s and 15 repetitions. Additionally, increasing the complexity of exercises, adding opposite limb movements and increasing the lever arm of the exercises were done.

  • Control groupOther

    Also called Aerobic exercise

    In addition to the service routine rehabilitation program mentioned above, participants in the Control group participated in leisure activities such as table tennis/basketball under service staff supervision for 45-60 minutes, 2 times a week, 6 weeks similar time period of Exercise group.

Study groups in NCT03461614
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Exercise GroupExperimentalIn addition to the service routine rehabilitation program, in this group all participant receive as group training with instructor supervising 5-6 participants. The specific days of the week and time of day in which the participants trained remained constant throughout each training protocol. Training programs lasted 6 weeks and comprised 2 training sessions per week with a total of 12 training sessions. A 45-60 min training sessions per week with a 2 day gap between each session.
Receives: Other: Exercise group
Control GroupOtherIn addition to the service routine rehabilitation program, participants in the Control group participated in leisure activities such as table tennis/basketball under service staff supervision for 45-60 minutes, 2 times a week, 6 weeks similar time period of Exercise group.
Receives: Other: Control group

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Pulmonary Function Test

    Pulmonary functions were measured using portable spirometry (Spirobank II; Medical International Research Rome, Italy). Measurements were performed according to the criteria of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) guidelines.

    Measured: 6 weeks

  2. Maximal Inspiratory and Expiratory Pressures

    Participants' maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures was measured and recorded according to ATS/ERS criteria using a portable, electronic intraoral pressure gauge (Carefusion, USA) . During the test, subjects were encouraged verbally. Technically acceptable, the highest of at least three measurements that did not differ by more than 5 cm H2O was recorded for maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures. A percentages of the predicted values of maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures were expressed as described by Black and Hyatt.

    Measured: 6 weeks

  3. Functional Capacity

    Functional capacity was measured with the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) according to the guideline of ERS. The 6MWT to be a reliable, reproducible, and valid functional test for assessing exercise tolerance and endurance. Subjects were instructed to walk from one end to the other of a 30 m hallway at their own pace, while attempting to cover as much ground as possible in the allotted 6 min. The test was self-paced and the subject could rest if he or she so wished.

    Measured: 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Respiratory Related Symptoms

    Respiratory related symptoms were assessed by using the respiratory section of the third National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) and the Medical Research Council breathlessness questionnaire were used to record reported respiratory symptoms. Questionnaires were given as face-to-face interviews by one investigator in a standardised manner.

    Measured: 6 weeks

  2. The Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) Dyspnoea Scale

    The Medical Research Council (MRC) dyspnoea scale has been in use for many years for grading the effect of breathlessness on daily activities. This scale actually measures perceived respiratory disability, the World Health Organization definition of disability being "any restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being". The MRC dyspnoea scale is simple to administer as it allows the patients to indicate the extent to which their breathlessness affects their mobility. The person indicates the degree of breathlessness with a score of 0-4. Level 0 refers to there is not breathless, level 4 refers to there is a severe breathless.

    Measured: 6 weeks

  3. The Fagerstrom Test of Nicotine Dependence (FTND)

    The FTND is a widely used 6-item scale with high test-retest validity. The nicotine dependence of the total score obtained from the test,low (0-3 points), moderate (4-6 points) and high (≥7 points).

    Measured: 6 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Mar 2018
  2. Study start1 Feb 2017
  3. Primary completion5 Apr 2018
  4. Study completion5 Apr 2018

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
49 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03461614
Sponsor's protocol ID
122
Status last verified
Apr 2018
First submitted
28 Feb 2018
Last updated
6 Apr 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Carney T, Myers BJ, Louw J, Okwundu CI. Brief school-based interventions and behavioural outcomes for substance-using adolescents. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Feb 4;(2):CD008969. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008969.pub2.

    PubMed 24563456
  • Chakravarthy B, Shah S, Lotfipour S. Adolescent drug abuse - awareness & prevention. Indian J Med Res. 2013 Jun;137(6):1021-3. No abstract available.

    PubMed 23852281
  • Taylor DR, Poulton R, Moffitt TE, Ramankutty P, Sears MR. The respiratory effects of cannabis dependence in young adults. Addiction. 2000 Nov;95(11):1669-77. doi: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2000.951116697.x.

    PubMed 11219370
  • Taylor DR, Fergusson DM, Milne BJ, Horwood LJ, Moffitt TE, Sears MR, Poulton R. A longitudinal study of the effects of tobacco and cannabis exposure on lung function in young adults. Addiction. 2002 Aug;97(8):1055-61. doi: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2002.00169.x.

    PubMed 12144608
  • Key J. 'The core': understanding it, and retraining its dysfunction. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2013 Oct;17(4):541-59. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.03.012. Epub 2013 Jun 28.

    PubMed 24139017
  • Park SJ, Lee JH, Min KO. Comparison of the effects of core stabilization and chest mobilization exercises on lung function and chest wall expansion in stroke patients. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 Jul;29(7):1144-1147. doi: 10.1589/jpts.29.1144. Epub 2017 Jul 15.

    PubMed 28744034
  • Oh DS, Park SE. The effect of lumbar stabilization exercise on the pulmonary function of stroke patients. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Jun;28(6):1896-900. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.1896. Epub 2016 Jun 28.

    PubMed 27390442
  • Macleod J, Robertson R, Copeland L, McKenzie J, Elton R, Reid P. Cannabis, tobacco smoking, and lung function: a cross-sectional observational study in a general practice population. Br J Gen Pract. 2015 Feb;65(631):e89-95. doi: 10.3399/bjgp15X683521.

    PubMed 25624312
  • Fletcher C. Standardised questionnaire on respiratory symptoms: a statement prepared and approved by the MRC Committee on the Aetiology of Chronic Bronchitis (MRC breathlessness score). Bmj. 1960;2(2):1665.

  • Bestall JC, Paul EA, Garrod R, Garnham R, Jones PW, Wedzicha JA. Usefulness of the Medical Research Council (MRC) dyspnoea scale as a measure of disability in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Thorax. 1999 Jul;54(7):581-6. doi: 10.1136/thx.54.7.581.

    PubMed 10377201
  • Stavem K, Rogeberg OJ, Olsen JA, Boe J. Properties of the Cigarette Dependence Scale and the Fagerstrom Test of Nicotine Dependence in a representative sample of smokers in Norway. Addiction. 2008 Sep;103(9):1441-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2008.02278.x.

    PubMed 18783499
  • Fagerstrom KO. Measuring degree of physical dependence to tobacco smoking with reference to individualization of treatment. Addict Behav. 1978;3(3-4):235-41. doi: 10.1016/0306-4603(78)90024-2. No abstract available.

    PubMed 735910
  • Uysal MA, Kadakal F, Karsidag C, Bayram NG, Uysal O, Yilmaz V. Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence: reliability in a Turkish sample and factor analysis. Tuberk Toraks. 2004;52(2):115-21.

    PubMed 15241694
  • Pellegrino R, Viegi G, Brusasco V, Crapo RO, Burgos F, Casaburi R, Coates A, van der Grinten CP, Gustafsson P, Hankinson J, Jensen R, Johnson DC, MacIntyre N, McKay R, Miller MR, Navajas D, Pedersen OF, Wanger J. Interpretative strategies for lung function tests. Eur Respir J. 2005 Nov;26(5):948-68. doi: 10.1183/09031936.05.00035205. No abstract available.

    PubMed 16264058
  • Miller MR, Hankinson J, Brusasco V, Burgos F, Casaburi R, Coates A, Crapo R, Enright P, van der Grinten CP, Gustafsson P, Jensen R, Johnson DC, MacIntyre N, McKay R, Navajas D, Pedersen OF, Pellegrino R, Viegi G, Wanger J; ATS/ERS Task Force. Standardisation of spirometry. Eur Respir J. 2005 Aug;26(2):319-38. doi: 10.1183/09031936.05.00034805. No abstract available.

    PubMed 16055882

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Exercise group in people with Substance Use Disorders and Substance Abuse, run by Istanbul University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Apr 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Pulmonary Function Test (time frame: 6 weeks). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03461614, which also lists 20 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

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AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Apr 2018.

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