Inspiratory Muscle Training Using the O2 Trainer
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of resistive inspiratory training using the O2 Trainer on cardiopulmonary outcomes in healthy individuals.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Mar 2024
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 26, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 15, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 1, 2024
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 14, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 5, 2025
CompletedJune 5, 2025
May 1, 2025
4 months
May 14, 2025
May 27, 2025
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Maximal Inspiratory Force
Inspiratory force (mmHg) will be measured using a digital pressure gauge connected to a mouthpiece.
Change following 5-6 weeks of training
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Blood Pressure
Change following 5-6 weeks of training
Resting Heart Rate
Change following 5-6 weeks of training
Heart Rate Variability
Change following 5-6 weeks of training
Diaphragm Thickness
Change following 5-6 weeks of training
Other Outcomes (1)
Handgrip strength via handgrip dynamometer
Change following 5-6 weeks of training
Study Arms (2)
Control Group
PLACEBO COMPARATORThe control group will practice deep breathing exercise 5 times per week
Experimental Group
EXPERIMENTALThe experimental group will participate in inspiratory muscle training 5 times per week
Interventions
The O2 Trainer uses varying caps to limit airflow during inspiration.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Age 18-65
- Able to participate in training 5 days per week
You may not qualify if:
- Previous ventilation
- Diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Uncontrolled asthma
- Previous ear drum rupture
- Previous abdominal hernia
- Acute respiratory infection
- Currently pregnant
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Conroe, Texas, 77304, United States
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- BASIC SCIENCE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Director of Research
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 14, 2025
First Posted
June 5, 2025
Study Start
March 26, 2024
Primary Completion
July 15, 2024
Study Completion
August 1, 2024
Last Updated
June 5, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-05
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share