Wearable Resistance Vest for Strengthening Respiratory Muscles (NCT07698873) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Wearable Resistance Vest for Strengthening Respiratory Muscles
Saudi Arabia21 participantsStarted 2025-02-02
Plain-language summary
Respiratory muscle weakness significantly limits functional capacity in various populations, yet conventional respiratory muscle training (RMT) often requires coached, mouthpiece-based maneuvers that may be limited by technique and adherence. This proof-of-concept study evaluated the physiological efficacy of a novel, low-cost wearable resistance vest designed to provide continuous circumferential thoracic loading during spontaneous breathing to improve respiratory muscle strength in healthy adult males.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
Healthy adult males Age 18 years and older Non-smokers Free from known cardiovascular diseases Free from known respiratory diseases Free from known neuromuscular diseases Able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
Current smokers or history of smoking within the last 6 months Known history of chronic pulmonary disease (e.g., asthma, COPD) Known cardiovascular or neuromuscular disorders Musculoskeletal conditions preventing the comfortable use of the vest Inability to complete the three-week training protocol
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
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Maximum Inspiratory Pressure and Maximum Expiratory Pressure