Patients with heart failure Heart failure Inspiratory muscle exercise intolerance
Conditions
Interventions
The subjects in the intervention group will perform home-
based inspiratory muscle training. The intensity will adjust by physical therapist monthly,The subjects in the control group will perform home-
based inspiratory muscle training.The intensity of the control group will not change through the whole intervention
Inspiratory muscle training,Inspiratory muscle training(Sham)
Sponsors
NoneYEN TJING LING MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosed with heart failure 2.Age > 20 years old 3.New York Heart Association functional class level 2-3 4.Clinical stable 5.Be able to follow instruction 6.Sedentary
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Unstable angina 2.Actute myocardial infarction 3.Cardiac surgery within the previous 3 months 4.Actue decompensated heart failure 5.Diagnosed pulmonary disease 6.Exercise-induced asthma 7.Smoking 8.Unable to walk independently or using assist device 9.Inability to perform a valid baseline exercise test
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exercise capacity Before and after intervention Cardiopulmonary exercise capacity, six minute walk test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Inspiratory muscle function Before and after intervention Maximal inspiratory pressure,Pulmonary fuction Before and after intervention Pulmonary function test,Quality of life Before and after intervention questionnaire,Cardiac function Before and after intervention Echocardiography,Physical activity Before and after intervention questionnaire,Cognitive function Before and after intervention questionnaire | — |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
Public ContactChiao Chen
National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University
Outcome results
None listed