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A study to evaluate whether a home based breathing exercise device improves exercise induced bronchoconstriction in adults

Effectiveness of a Home Based 3D Inspiratory Muscle Trainer Device in Managing Exercise Induced Bronchoconstriction - HB-3D-IMT-EIB Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/111843
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-06-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: J459- Other and unspecified asthma

Interventions

Intervention1: Home based 3D inspiratory muscle trainer device plus standard corticosteroid therapy: Participants will receive home based 3D inspiratory muscle training using 3D SJM IMT device along w

Sponsors

Dr Parthiban Jeganathan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 to 40 years Confirmed exercise induced bronchoconstriction defined as 10 to 15 percent fall in FEV1 after standardized exercise challenge Mild to moderate asthma or isolated exercise induced bronchoconstriction Clinically stable for at least 4 weeks before enrollment Able to perform spirometry and exercise testing Willing to comply with home based inspiratory muscle training protocol Able to provide written informed consent Male and female participants

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe or uncontrolled asthma Respiratory tract infection within the last 4 weeks Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease bronchiectasis or interstitial lung disease Cardiovascular disease limiting exercise participation Neuromuscular disorders or chest wall disorders affecting breathing Previous inspiratory muscle training Recent thoracic or abdominal surgery Pregnancy Current smokers Ex smokers with 10 pack years or more Unwilling or unable to comply with study protocol

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in post exercise fall in FEV1 percentage after standardized exercise challengeTimepoint: Baseline, 3 weeks , 6 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1) Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) 2) Exercise tolerance 3) Borg Dyspnea Scale score 4) Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) score 5) Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) score 6) Adherence & adverse eventsTimepoint: 1) Baseline 3 weeks & 6 weeks 2) Baseline 3 weeks & 6 weeks 3) Baseline 3 weeks & 6 weeks 4) Baseline 3 weeks & 6 weeks 5) Baseline 3 weeks & 6 weeks 6) Baseline 3 weeks & 6 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr SANJAY P

Saveetha medical College and hospital

drvjparthiban@gmail.com9965593202

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026