Clinical Trial

Inspiratory and Trunk Muscle Activity During IMT on Stable and Unstable Surfaces in Stroke Patients

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This record was last updated March 14, 2025 (before its estimated August 15, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This study aims to investigate the differences in muscle recruitment of the diaphragm (assessed using ultrasound), the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and trunk muscles (both measured via surface electromyography (sEMG)), during loaded breathing training performed on both stable and unstable surfaces. The goal is to understand the interaction between the inspiratory and trunk muscles during Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) across these two surface conditions.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06877338
Lead Sponsor Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Conditions Stroke, Inspiratory Muscle Training, Diaphragm, Sternocleidomastoid Muscles, Trunk Muscle Activity
Enrollment 24 participants
Start Date 2025-03-15
Primary Completion 2025-08-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-10-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-03-14