CompletedNot Applicable

The Optimal Treatment Duration for Inspiratory Muscle Strengthening Exercises in Stroke Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)54 participantsStarted 2019-12-23

Plain-language summary

The first aim of this study is if there is any difference between 4 or 8 weeks of inspiratory muscle training ( IMT ) exercises groups and control groups in stroke survivors. The secondary aims of this study is if there is any difference in walking capacity (in 8th, 12th, 24th weeks) and pulmonary complications (pneumonia incidences) in long term follow-ups (6 months) in these aforementioned groups

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ischemic/ hemorrhagic stroke * Stroke duration\> 3 months * Age\> 18 years old * Baseline maximal inspiratory pressure below 80 cmH2O Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive deficiency * Facial paralysis * Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease * Congestive heart disease * Myocardial infarction in last three months * Angina pectoris

What they're measuring

The change in maximal inspiratory pressure

Timeframe: Baseline and week 8,12, 24

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04397133

SponsorIstanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-03-15

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