CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training and Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver on Balance, Gait and Pulmonary Function in Stroke Patients

South Korea20 participantsStarted 2025-03-24

Plain-language summary

This study examines how Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) combined with the Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver (ADIM) affects balance, gait, and breathing in stroke patients. It aims to determine whether this combined intervention improves mobility and respiratory function more effectively than standard rehabilitation.

Who can participate

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants diagnosed with subacute stroke (1-6 months post-onset) * Mini-Mental State Examination-Korean (MMSE-K) score of 24 or higher * Ability to walk at least 6 meters, with or without an assistive device Exclusion Criteria: * Conditions prohibiting the Valsalva maneuver (e.g., glaucoma, aneurysm, pulmonary hypertension) * Acute respiratory infections * Severe language or cognitive impairments preventing communication * Previous inspiratory muscle training within the last 6 months * Unstable medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes) * Neurological disorders affecting function and balance (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis) * Severe musculoskeletal impairments limiting functional mobility.

What they're measuring

Change in Trunk Control as Measured by the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS)

Timeframe: change from Baseline to 4 weeks post intervention

Change in Functional Mobility as Measured by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test

Timeframe: change from Baseline to 4 weeks post intervention

Change in Balance Ability as Measured by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

Timeframe: change from Baseline to 4 weeks post intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06838871

SponsorSahmyook University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-25

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Subacute Stroke trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in Trunk Control as Measured by the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS)

Timeframe: change from Baseline to 4 weeks post intervention

Change in Functional Mobility as Measured by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test

Timeframe: change from Baseline to 4 weeks post intervention

Change in Balance Ability as Measured by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

Timeframe: change from Baseline to 4 weeks post intervention