Clinical trials: Respiratory Muscle Weakness, open to volunteers
Breast Cancer
Respiratory Muscle Strength Training to Prevent Respiratory Muscle Weakness in Adults Newly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if respiratory muscle strength training can prevent respiratory muscle weakness in adults who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer and are planning to have surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07229378
- Testing
- Respiratory muscle strength training, Guided Imagery Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
Post-Thyroidectomy Dysphonia
Effects of Therapeutic Exercise With and Without Nerve Stimulation on Dysphonia in Post Thyroidectomy Patients
This clinical trial evaluates rehabilitation strategies for post-thyroidectomy dysphonia. Voice impairment is a frequent complication following thyroid surgery. It often occurs even without direct laryngeal nerve transection.
- Trial name
- NCT07811154
- Testing
- therapeutic exercise, therapeutic exercise + transcutaneous nerve stimulation
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Comparing CPAP and BiPAP for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in People with Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common in individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries, with studies suggesting prevalence rates ranging from 27% to 62%.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), Sleep Apnea, Cervical Spinal Cord Injruy
- Trial name
- NCT06818604
- Testing
- CPAP, BiPAP
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cough, Vocal Cord Atrophy
Usefulness and Feasibility of Ultrasound in Office Laryngology Procedures
Investigators will assess the usefulness of using ultrasound in office procedures for laryngology interventions. Participants who qualify will be adults who are undergoing superior laryngeal nerve block, injection laryngoplasty…
- Conditions
- Cough, Vocal Cord Atrophy, Vocal Cord Paresis, Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT06579989
- Testing
- Ultrasound for cough, Ultrasound for vocal fold atrophy or vocal fold paresis/paralysis, Ultrasound for dysphagia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures, Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders
Inspiratory Muscle Training After Vertebroplasty in Osteoporotic Fracture Patients
This study investigates the long-term effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on pulmonary function, functional capacity, and quality of life in individuals with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures who have…
- Conditions
- Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures, Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders, Inspiratory Muscle Weakness, Postoperative Pulmonary Function
- Trial name
- NCT07024095
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Mechanical Ventilation Weaning
Progressive Pressure Support Reduction as Inspiratory Muscle Endurance Training in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Mechanical ventilation causes rapid diaphragm muscle atrophy, detectable within 18 hours of ventilator support, which is a major contributor to weaning failure and prolonged ICU stay.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Mechanical Ventilation Weaning, Physiotherapy, Endurance Training
- Trial name
- inspira-rct (NCT07689110)
- Testing
- Progressive Pressure Support Reduction (IRT-PS), Standard ICU Care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Vocal Cord Paralysis
Detection of Vocal Fold Motion Impairment on Noninvasive Positive Pressure
The goal of this prospective, observational study is to evaluate for the presence of vocal fold motion impairment (VFMI) in the children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit on noninvasive positive pressure ventilation…
- Conditions
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Vocal Cord Paresis, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT06406725
- Testing
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound of the Airway
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Post-Cardiac Surgery Patients
Effect of Respiratory Trainer on Cardiopulmonary Functions in Patients with Upper Cross Syndrome Post-Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to investigate if there is any effect of the respiratory training on cardiopulmonary functions in patients with upper cross syndrome post-cardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Post-Cardiac Surgery Patients, Upper Cross Syndrome, Respiratory Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT06673953
- Testing
- Respiratory Muscle Training by (The Breather), Traditional physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
ICU Acquired Weakness, Sepsis
ICU Combined Assessment of Cardio-Respiratory Exercise
This study aims to investigate how sepsis and critical illness can impair the cardiovascular system and microcirculation in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, which can lead to long-lasting muscle weakness/dysfunction or…
- Conditions
- ICU Acquired Weakness, Sepsis, Shock, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- ICU-CARE (NCT06193980)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Frailty Syndrome, Geriatric Health
Longitudinal Assessment of Maximal Inspiratory Pressure and Functional Capacity Following Inspiratory Muscle Training in Frail Older Adults (IMT-2)
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an 8-week inspiratory muscle training program on maximal inspiratory pressure and functional capacity in frail older adults aged 80 years and above.
- Conditions
- Frailty Syndrome, Geriatric Health, Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Age-Related Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT07328334
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Weaning Failure
Improving Our Understanding of Respiratory Muscle Training to Facilitate Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation in the ICU
Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving treatment frequently applied in intensive care unit (ICU). Nonetheless, by putting at rest the respiratory muscles, it can lead to respiratory muscle weakness and atrophy, which are…
- Trial name
- TrainToWean (NCT04658498)
- Testing
- Procedure: Usual Care (UC), Procedure: UC + HI-IMT
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Intensive Care Unit Syndrome, Intensive Care Neuropathy
Recovery From ICUAW Following Severe Respiratory and Cardiac Failure
To observe and identify determinants of recovery from intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW) following a severe cardiorespiratory failure requiring extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
- Conditions
- Intensive Care Unit Syndrome, Intensive Care Neuropathy, Intensive Care (ICU) Myopathy, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Trial name
- CLEVERER (NCT03753412)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Quality of Lifte
Effects of a Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program
Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) affect approximately 30% of the adult global population, significantly impacting respiratory function and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Quality of Lifte, Dyspnea; Asthmatic, Dyspnea; Cardiac
- Trial name
- NCT06772922
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
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
Ventilator Weaning
Instrumental Respiratory Physiotherapy in Difficult-to-wean ICU Patients
Difficult ventilatory weaning is associated with a 20% mortality rate. 40% of these patients will develop intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired neuromyopathy, associated with reduced cough strength and a 4-fold increase in the risk…
- Trial name
- PHYSIO WEAN (NCT06499389)
- Testing
- Systematic and early intensive instrumental respiratory physiotherapy for patients undergoing difficult ventilatory weaning, Protocolized standard-of-care respiratory physiotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Sepsis, Acute Lung Injury(ALI)
Recovery of Physical Function After Critical Illness In Older Adults
The proposed study is a prospective, observational study assessing the recovery of muscle and physical function in patients surviving critical illness (n =150) at hospital discharge (baseline) and repeated serially.
- Trial name
- RETURN (NCT07225257)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kentucky
Ventilator Induced Diaphragm Dysfunction, Respiratory Muscle Weakness
Standardization of IMT Dosage (UTIT) in Mechanical Ventilation.
Respiratory muscle weakness prolongs mechanical ventilation (MV) and delays weaning. Currently, there is no standardized dosage for Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) in the ICU.
- Conditions
- Ventilator Induced Diaphragm Dysfunction, Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Mechanical Ventilation Weaning
- Trial name
- UTIT-IMT (NCT07761468)
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital H+ Queretaro
Pompe Disease
Phrenic Nerve and Diaphragm Electrophysiology in Pompe Disease
Pompe disease is traditionally considered a lysosomal myopathy. However, increasing experimental and clinical evidence suggests involvement of the entire motor unit, including motor neurons, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular…
- Trial name
- NCT07664930
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation
Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis, Unilateral Vocal Cord Paresis
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring During Pediatric Aerodigestive Tract and Cardiac Surgery
This research studies whether a device used during surgery can help doctors better protect the nerve that moves a child's vocal cords. Damage to this nerve can affect speaking, swallowing, and sometimes breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT07604623
- Testing
- Intraoperative laryngeal nerve monitor
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta