CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Digital Incentive Spirometry Training in Healthy Adults

Taiwan30 participantsStarted 2024-05-22

Plain-language summary

This prospective single-group pre-post study evaluated whether digital incentive spirometry training using the TryBreath system could improve pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, and symptom scores in healthy adults. Participants completed a 3-week training period with app-recorded adherence and were assessed before and after the intervention.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults aged 18 to 45 years * FEV1/FVC greater than 70% on pulmonary function testing * Not currently participating in another research study * Able and willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * EV1/FVC less than 70% on pulmonary function testing * History of thoracic or pulmonary disease, including pneumothorax, lung cancer, or prior thoracic surgery * Acute exacerbation of asthma, chronic bronchitis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease within the previous 3 months * Unable to comply with study procedures

What they're measuring

Change from baseline in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention at 3 weeks

Change from baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention at 3 weeks

Change from baseline in Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention at 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07528222

SponsorTaipei Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-26

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