Health Condition 1: J449- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Inspiratory muscle training: Inspiratory muscle training via threshold resistance IMT, three times a week along with pulmonary rehabilitation for eight weeks.
Control Intervention1: Sha
Sponsors
IndianSpinal Injuries Centre- Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: GOLD classification of COPD: moderate to severe Inspiratory muscle weakness ( PI max < 70 cm H2O)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects on mechanical ventilators, Subjects with acute myocardial infarction within 3 months before inclusion, Diagnosed history of unstable angina and unstable ventricular arrhythmia within the last 3 months prior to initiation, Subjects with acute respiratory disease other than COPD, rheumatoid disease, and degenerative disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exercise capacity will be assessed by six-minute walk distance calculated measured by six-minute walk testTimepoint: Six-minute walk distance will be measured at baselines and after 8 weeks of intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dyspnea will be assessed by baseline & transition dyspnea index scale & Cardiac autonomic function will be assessed by heart rate variabilityTimepoint: Secondary outcomes will be assessed at the baseline before allotment & at the end of 8 weeks of intervention training | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactShambhovi Mitra
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre- Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Outcome results
None listed