NCT06447272

Effects of IMT on Respiratory, Diaphragmatic and Balance Functions, Exercise Capacity and QOL in People After Stroke

Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory and Diaphragmatic Functions, Balance Control, Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in People After Stroke: a Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 76 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Hong Kong Metropolitan University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial. This current RCT study will be a continuing project based on the optimal IMT intensity identified from our ongoing study. This ongoing study (registered on ClinicalTrials.gov with the registration number NCT06267768) aims to explore the optimal IMT intensity for the recruitment of diaphragm muscles in people after a stroke. Based on this intensity, the aim of this RCT is to explore the effects of a 4-week protocol of IMT on respiratory function, balance control, exercise capacity, and quality of life in people after a stroke.

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	sham inspiratory muscle training	This group will receive conventional treatment + sham IMT (with 10% MIP as the training intensity)
OTHER	target inspiratory muscle training	This group will receive conventional treatment + target IMT (the IMT identified as optimal intensity based on the results of our undergoing study).

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-04-01
• Primary completion: 2026-05-01
• Completion: 2026-06-01
• First posted: 2024-06-07
• Last updated: 2025-03-13