NCT02917824

Brief Summary

Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) can reverse or delay the complications from the deterioration of inspiratory muscle function in asthma. Thus, the IMT has been considered a treatment option for people with asthma. The aim of this study is to investigate the training principles of intensity, specificity and reversibility of IMT in asthmatics.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
29

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable asthma

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2016

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable asthma

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 25, 2016

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 28, 2016

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2016

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

September 10, 2019

Status Verified

September 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

September 25, 2016

Last Update Submit

September 6, 2019

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in inspiratory muscle strength

    Maximal inspiratory pressure

    Baseline, 6 weeks later and 6 weeks after training

  • Change in expiratory muscle strength

    Maximal expiratory pressure

    Baseline, 6 weeks later and 6 weeks after training

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Change in asthma control

    Baseline, 6 weeks later and 6 weeks after training

  • Change in quality of life

    Baseline, 6 weeks later and 6 weeks after training

  • Change in six minute walk test distance

    Baseline, 6 weeks later and 6 weeks after training

  • Change in forced vital capacity

    Baseline, 6 weeks later and 6 weeks after training

  • Change in forced expiratory volume

    Baseline, 6 weeks later and 6 weeks after training

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

High-intensity IMT

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants enrolled in this arm received high-intensity IMT

Device: High-intensity IMT

Low-intensity IMT

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants enrolled in this arm received low-intensity IMT

Device: Low-intensity IMT

Interventions

30 breaths at 50% of the maximal inspiratory pressure, twice daily for 6 weeks

High-intensity IMT

30 breaths at 15% of the maximal inspiratory pressure, twice daily for 6 weeks

Low-intensity IMT

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of asthma
  • Adults (18 - 60 years)

You may not qualify if:

  • Inability to perform the protocol established by the study
  • Others respiratory diseases
  • Request for study withdrawal

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Gardenia Maria Holanda Ferreira

Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59078-970, Brazil

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Asthma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bronchial DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesLung Diseases, ObstructiveLung DiseasesRespiratory HypersensitivityHypersensitivity, ImmediateHypersensitivityImmune System Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 25, 2016

First Posted

September 28, 2016

Study Start

November 1, 2016

Primary Completion

March 1, 2017

Study Completion

March 1, 2017

Last Updated

September 10, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-09

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