The effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - The effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000039893

Enrollment

100

Registered

2020-03-22

Start date

2016-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

outpatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Interventions

The pulmonary rehabilitation added inspiratory muscle training. Inspiratory muscle training: 30-50% of PImax intensity, 30 breaths per session, 2 session per day, everyday during 3 months. The pulm

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) The patients are in a stable condition with no exacerbation of COPD for at least the previous 3 months 2) The patients is able to operate the inspiratory muscle trainer and activity monitor 3) The patients is able to walk without assist and be independent in daily life 4) The patients do not experiment inspiratory muscle training at least the previous 1 year

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: the patients have no severe and/or unstable cardiac disease, orthopedic disease or mental disorder.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1) physical activity	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1) 6-minutes walking test 2) maximum inspiratory mouth pressure (PImax) 3) COPD assessment test (CAT)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKazuki Okura

Akita University Hospital Division of Rehabilitation

okura@hos.akita-u.ac.jp0188846372

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026