None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Medical Device : In this study, pre-treatment tests were conducted the day before the initiation of therapy, and post-treatment tests were carried out the day following an 8-week treatment period. The
Sponsors
Sahmyook University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a post-stroke duration of more than 3 weeks but less than 6 months, a demonstrable respiratory muscle weakness, as indicated by Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) and Maximum Expiratory Pressure (MEP) values being less than 70% of the normal range. Additionally, candidates were required to have no thoracic anomalies or deformations, no lung damage or rib fractures, and a score of 18 or above on the Korean Mini-Mental State Examination (K-MMSE), suggesting either normal cognitive function or mild cognitive impairment. Eligibility also depended on the ability to follow instructions, walk independently for at least 6 minutes with or without assistive devices, and a voluntary agreement to participate in the study, understanding its purpose.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with a history of pulmonary disease, rendering them susceptible to barotrauma, as well as those with a history of stroke or neuromuscular disorders, were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The study variables include pulmonary function (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF, FEF 25-75%), Exercise-Induced Desaturation (EID), and walking endurance (6MWT). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The study assesses cognitive functions using MMSE-K, Contrasting Program, Go-no-go, and Fist–edge-palm tests, alongside respiratory strength through Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) and Maximum Expiratory Pressure (MEP). | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactSangCheol Bae
Sahmyook University
Outcome results
None listed