CompletedNot Applicable

Diaphragm Structure and Function in Children

United States10 participantsStarted 2024-03-16

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research is to study the feasibility of a specific training program for the breathing muscles (inspiratory muscle training) and the effects on how breathing is regulated during exercise in typically developing children.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range 6-12 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * History of neuromuscular, cardiac, or pulmonary disease * Known intellectual or developmental problems that would preclude the ability to assent * Ruptured eardrum * Recent injury or condition (less than 6 months ago) that precludes strength testing or walking * Recent (less than 2 weeks ago) or current respiratory or other type of illness

What they're measuring

Percent completion

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Adherence to treatment protocol

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06230692

SponsorUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-06

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