stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.The initial diagnosis of cerebral hemorrhage or infarction, as identified through imaging techniques such as cranial MRI or CT 2.Meet the diagnostic criteria for stroke as outlined in the 2015 Chinese Classification of Cerebrovascular Diseases. 3.Occurred within the preceding 0.5–6 months. 4.Able to comprehend and execute physician's orders, with a minimum score of 21 points on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale. 5.Age: 18–70; sex: male or female. 6.Respiratory muscle weakness (= 70% of predicted maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and/or = 70% of maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) 7.The patient or his family members understand and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.History of pulmonary and thoracic-abdominal disease; 2.Combined myasthenia gravis or phrenic nerve paralysis; 3.History of malignant tumour or severe heart, liver, kidney or other vital organ disease. 4.Diagnosis of myocardial infarction within the past 3 months. 5.Severe lung disease, defined as severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with oxygen saturation levels below 90% for COPD patients) or below 92% for other patients. 6.Presence of neurologic deficits other than stroke. 7.Facial paralysis affecting normal lip closure. 8.Experience of dizziness or nausea/vomiting during MIP testing. 9.Impaired level of consciousness or cognitive impairment. 10.Presence of any metallic foreign body in the neck or chest. 11.Presence of an implantable pacemaker. 12History of seizures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| maximal inspiratory pressure, MIP;maximal expiratory pressure, MEP; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| lung function parameters;Diaphragm mobility and thickness; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University