Health Condition 1: J459- Other and unspecified asthma
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
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
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in post exercise fall in FEV1 percentage after standardized exercise challengeTimepoint: Baseline, 3 weeks , 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time 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
Saveetha medical College and hospital