Clinical Trial

Respiratory Muscle Training in the ICU: IMT vs Diaphragmatic NMES

Completed
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Summary
This study aimed to compare the effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) and Diaphragmatic Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) on inspiratory muscle strength, mechanical ventilator parameters, and functional levels in intubated intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Thirty-two intubated patients were divided into two groups: the IMT group and the NMES group. In the IMT group, IMT was administered twice a day in addition to routine physiotherapy. In the NMES group, electrical stimulation was applied to the diaphragm muscle for 40 minutes in addition to routine physiotherapy. The primary outcomes of the study are inspiratory muscle strength and physical function level. The secondary outcomes are mechanical ventilator parameters, extubation time, and length of hospital stay.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07571642
Lead Sponsor Ali Yalman
Conditions Intubated ICU Patients
Enrollment 32 participants
Start Date 2020-03-05
Primary Completion 2021-10-20 (estimated)
Study Completion 2021-11-23 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-06