Clinical trials: Inspiratory Muscle Strength, open to volunteers
Volleyball Players
Diaphragmatic Facilitation and Upper Extremity Performance in Volleyball Players
The diaphragm contributes to both respiration and trunk stabilization. Effective diaphragmatic function may support postural control, force transfer, and upper extremity performance during dynamic activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07784517
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic Facilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Menopause, Hot Flashes
Time-Efficient Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Reducing Sympathetic Activity and Improving Sleep in Midlife Women
The purpose of this research is to understand how training the muscles used for breathing (inhalation) affects menopausal hot flashes, sympathetic nerve activity and sleep.
- Conditions
- Menopause, Hot Flashes, Blood Pressure Regulation
- Trial name
- NCT06743269
- Testing
- High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, Low-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, POWERbreathe K3 device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Respiratory Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength
Respiratory Function and Athletic Performance in Professional Soccer Players
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the relationship between respiratory function and multidimensional athletic performance parameters in professional soccer players.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Reaction Time
- Trial name
- NCT07617116
- Testing
- Respiratory and Athletic Performance Assessments
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Athletic Performance
Respiratory Muscle Strength and Jiu-Jitsu-Specific Performance in Male Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is an intermittent combat sport that requires repeated high-intensity efforts and sustained gripping. This analytical cross-sectional study will examine whether respiratory muscle strength is associated…
- Trial name
- NCT07794241
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Swimming, Inspiratory Muscle Strength
Effects of Inspiratory Training on Respiratory Function in Swimming
Introduction: The diaphragm is the primary inspiratory muscle and plays a key role in ventilation, trunk stability, and exercise efficiency.
- Conditions
- Swimming, Inspiratory Muscle Strength, Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Trial name
- NCT07595341
- Testing
- Inspiratory training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Frailty Syndrome, Geriatric Health
Longitudinal Assessment of Lung Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength Following Training of the Inspiratory Muscles in Frail Older Adults (IMT-3)
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an 8-week inspiratory muscle training program on lung function and respiratory muscle strength in frail older adults aged 80 years and above.
- Conditions
- Frailty Syndrome, Geriatric Health, Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Age-Related Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT07556445
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Overweight and Obese, Young Adult
Effects of Kettlebell Swing Training Combined With Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Muscle Strength and Pulmonary Function in Overweight and Obese Young Adults
Overweight and obesity are associated with impaired breathing mechanics, including reduced chest wall and diaphragmatic movement, decreased respiratory muscle strength and endurance, and inefficient breathing patterns.
- Trial name
- Kettlebell (NCT07802080)
- Testing
- Kettlebell swing training, Control
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Phayao
Core Stability, Respiratory Function
Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing During Equipment-Based Pilates in Women
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on core stabilization muscle strength, peak expiratory flow (PEF), and chest expansion in women performing equipment-based…
- Conditions
- Core Stability, Respiratory Function, Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Trial name
- NCT07652229
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise, Equipment-Based Pilates Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
Physiological Performance in Healthy Female Athletes
The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Parameters, Balance, Trunk Endurance and Trunk Isokinetic Muscle Strength in Wrestling Athletes
Title: The Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Parameters, Balance, Trunk Endurance, and Trunk Isokinetic Muscle Strength in Elite Female Freestyle Wrestlers Objective: This experimental study aims to…
- Trial name
- NCT07083258
- Testing
- Progressive Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Sedentary, Healthy
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Fatigue and Warm-up on Respiratory Variables, Handgrip Strength, and Walking Capacity in Sedentary Older Adults
Respiratory muscle training represents an effective method increasingly utilized in both sports and healthcare domains, employing various devices, among which threshold devices are prominent.
- Trial name
- NCT06895304
- Testing
- inspiratory muscle training
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sierra Varona SL
Muscle Strength
Comparison of the Effects of Peripheral Muscle Training and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Geriatric Individuals
In geriatric individuals, there is a decrease in muscle strength, muscle mass and physical performance with ageing. These physiological changes occurring in geriatric individuals make maintaining the physical activity necessary…
- Trial name
- NCT06321263
- Testing
- Peripheral Muscle Training and step aerobics training, Inspiratory Muscle Training and step aerobics training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Postoperative Pulmonary Complications, Thoracic Surgery
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing Versus Incentive Spirometry After Thoracic Surgery
This randomized controlled pilot study will compare intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) with incentive spirometry (IS) in adult patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07867548
- Testing
- Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, Incentive Spirometry
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
Healthy
Inspiratory Muscle Training in Amateur CrossFit® Athletes
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on the performance of athletes in CrossFit® activities, respiratory muscle strength, and perceived post-training…
- Trial name
- NCT06807957
- Testing
- Group with IMT, CrossFit® Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri
Parkinson Disease (PD), Maximum Inspiratory Pressure
The Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Abdominal Accessory Respiratory Muscle Thickness in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: Correlation With Disease Severity and Expiratory Respiratory Muscle Strength
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by both motor and non-motor symptoms. The involvement of respiratory muscles can lead to impairments in respiratory function in these patients.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease (PD), Maximum Inspiratory Pressure, Maximum Expiratory Pressure, Abdominal Accessory Respiratory Muscle Thickness
- Trial name
- NCT07308795
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)
Diaphragm and Breathing Muscle Characteristics in Women With and Without Diastasis Recti Abdominis After Childbirth
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is a common condition experienced postpartum, in which the abdominal muscles separate along the midline of the abdomen due to stretching and thinning of the linea alba.
- Trial name
- DRA-BREATH (NCT07389993)
- Testing
- Ultrasonographic assessment of the diaphragm, Inspiratory muscle testing
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Developing New Ways to Detect Respiratory Impairment Early in ALS
The goal of this observational study is to develop new ways to detect early changes associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07844590
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Stroke Patients
Relationship Between Respiratory Muscle Strength, Balance, Trunk Control, Functional Capacity in Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study; To determine the relationship between respiratory muscle strength, balance, trunk control, functional capacity and motor functions in stroke patients and compare them with healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT06259877
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Aging, Blood Pressure
Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Lowering Blood Pressure and Improving Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women: Comparison With "Standard of Care" Aerobic Exercise
High blood pressure (BP) is the major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and related health conditions, particularly among postmenopausal (PM) women.
- Conditions
- Aging, Blood Pressure, Endothelial Dysfunction, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT05000515
- Testing
- High-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training, Aerobic exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Healthy Participants
ACUTE EFFECTS OF INSPIRATORY MUSCLE WARM-UP ON INSPIRATORY MUSCLE STRENGTH DURING AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC EXERCISE IN ATHLETES
Inspiratory muscle warm-up (IMW) is a specific pre-exercise breathing intervention designed to prepare the respiratory muscles before physical activity and potentially enhance exercise performance.
- Trial name
- IMW-AE (NCT07445269)
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Warm-Up (40% MIP)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Hypertension Disorders in Pregnancy, Blood Pressure Measurement in Pregnancy
Breathing for Two: Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Supporting Healthy Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
This is an interventional study that will test whether a breathing exercise called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) can safely and effectively lower blood pressure during late pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Hypertension Disorders in Pregnancy, Blood Pressure Measurement in Pregnancy, Inspiratory Strength Training (IST), Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT07687745
- Testing
- Exercise at 15% PI max, Exercise at 50% PI max
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona