Novel diagnostics in dysfunctional breathing using a wearable breathing trainer

Novel diagnostics in dysfunctional breathing using a wearable breathing trainer - Wearable Breathing Trainer

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON56859

Enrollment

Registered

2024-06-17

Start date

2024-10-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-14

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Conditions

Ademhalingsstelsel, adempatroonafwijkingen breathing pattern disorder ineffective breathing

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

2 Years to 17 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children with paediatrician diagnosed dysfunctional breathing Ages 8 up to and including 17 Referred to a paediatric physical therapist for treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children and/or parents that do not speak Dutch Co-morbid diseases that may influence dysfunctional breathing Poor asthma control Psychomotor retardation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary goal of this study is to determine the effects of breathing exercises given by the pediatric physiotherapist objectively using RIP. The current gold standard in treatment is solely based upon the expertise of the physical therapist. In our study, we aim to determine feasible objective parameters to assess the focus of breathing. The amount of stretch caused by breathing causes an increase in RIP signal. Exhalation reduces the amount of stretch and causes the RIP signal to decrease. These signal alterations allow for the following parameters to be measured: • RIP amplitude • RIP frequency • RIP peak variation All parameters are measured at both abdomen and thorax and the combined parameters provide an indication for the focus of breathing. A focus towards an abdominal breathing pattern is preferred.	—

Measure

Time frame

The primary goal of this study is to determine the effects of breathing exercises given by the pediatric physiotherapist objectively using RIP. The current gold standard in treatment is solely based upon the expertise of the physical therapist. In our study, we aim to determine feasible objective parameters to assess the focus of breathing. The amount of stretch caused by breathing causes an increase in RIP signal. Exhalation reduces the amount of stretch and causes the RIP signal to decrease. These signal alterations allow for the following parameters to be measured: • RIP amplitude • RIP frequency • RIP peak variation All parameters are measured at both abdomen and thorax and the combined parameters provide an indication for the focus of breathing. A focus towards an abdominal breathing pattern is preferred.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
A secondary goal is determining the intention to use technology to support breathing exercises at home. Intention to use and influencing factors will be evaluated in a qualitative way through semi-structured interviews. The topics of the semi-structured interviews will be based on technology acceptance models.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results