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The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Breathing Pattern and Functionality in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure.

18 participantsStarted 2025-08-15

Plain-language summary

The effect of inspiratory muscle training on breathing pattern and functionality in patients with chronic heart failure.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults aged ≥ 18 years * diagnosis of heart failure within the previous three to twelve months * current outpatients in a stable optimal medical regimen for at least 3 months * able to perform inspiratory muscle training * clinically stable, without hospital admission in the previous 3 months and without participation in any other training program in the previous 6 months Exclusion Criteria * unstable angina * recent acute myocardial infarction * uncontrolled hypertension * valve disease * peripheral arterial disease * 6MWT assessment of less than 300 meters * previous pulmonary disease (forced vital capacity \<80% of predicted and/or forced expiratory volume in 1 s \<70% of predicted) * history of exercise-induced asthma * smokers

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Diaphragmatic Thickness

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

Dysfunctional breathing

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

Functional ability

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07104357

SponsorUniversity of West Attica

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-15

Contact for this trial

Georgios Mitsiou, Phd

00306947888331 gmitsiou@uniwa.gr

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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