Breathing interventions for Lung function and endurance

Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Lung Function and Submaximal Exercise Tolerance in Young Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/111405

Enrollment

156

Registered

2026-05-29

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Inspiratory Muscle Training for 8 weeks: This will increase the strength and endurance of the respiratory muscles Control Intervention1: Thoracic Expansion Exercises for 8 weeks: This i

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Baseline lung function within normal predicted ranges (based on spirometry). Willingness to comply with training protocol for the entire study duration. No prior regular inspiratory muscle training in past six months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diagnosed respiratory disease (e.g., asthma, COPD), or any other chronic cardiopulmonary condition. Recent (past six months) upper respiratory infection or acute illness. Current smoker or significant smoking history. Any musculoskeletal or neurological condition limiting exercise. Pregnancy. Participation in another interventional trial or training program that might confound results. Inability to perform the exercise test (contraindications to exercise testing).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Spirometer for Pulmonary Function Test Threshold Inspiratory Muscle Training device 6MWT Distance measured Borg scale : For rate of perceived exertion Timepoint: At Baseline (Pre ) At the end of 8 Weeks (Post)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint:	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBARNALI BHATTACHARJEE

K.R. Mangalam University

barnali2734@gmail.com7896224137

Outcome results