Clinical Trial

Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Stroke Rehabilitation Outcomes

Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated February 24, 2025 (before its estimated October 15, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This study is designed to explore the effects of a 4-week protocol of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) at 50% maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) on respiratory function, diaphragm thickness, balance control, exercise capacity, and quality of life in people after stroke. To ascertain the effect of IMT on the relationship between diaphragm muscle contraction and activation of other trunk muscles, this study also explores whether any effect of the 4-week IMT protocol on balance control is associated with changes in the anticipatory posture adjustments (APAs) time - the onset time of postural muscles during a required task (e.g., the rapid shoulder flexion test).
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2024-10-10.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-02-20
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06640101
Lead Sponsor Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Conditions Stroke
Enrollment 84 participants
Start Date 2025-02-21
Primary Completion 2025-10-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-06-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-02-24