Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Cardiopulmonary Capacity in Wheelchair Rugby Athletes (NCT06134778) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Cardiopulmonary Capacity in Wheelchair Rugby Athletes
6 participantsStarted 2015-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about in inspiratory muscle training on cardiorespiratory capacity, pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, sports skills, and quality of life of wheelchair rugby athletes. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:
* Are the wheelchair rugby athletes show better results in cardiopulmonary assessment tests in safety and effort, in the post- inspiratory muscle training period, when compared to their results in the pre-inspiratory muscle training period?
* Is inspiratory muscle training capable of increasing ventilatory capacity at rest and during exertion?
Participants will be evaluated through questionnaires, laboratory and field tests, such as:
* Pulmonary function (spirometry),
* Inspiratory muscle strength (manovacuometry),
* Cardiorespiratory capacity under exertion (cardiopulmonary exercise test),
* Wheelchair rugby specific skills (Beck Battery)
* Quality of life (WHOQOL-DIS) .
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male gender,
* Age equal to or greater than 18 years,
* Presence of quadriplegia or tetra-equivalence,
* Wheelchair Rugby training time equal to or greater than six months,
* Participation in at least one official competition in the previous year the search.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The presence of musculoskeletal injury or pain that could interfere with the performance of movements in the wheelchair,
* Respiratory infections in the three weeks before the evaluations.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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