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NCT Number: NCT01545011

Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Dyspnea in Subjects With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The purpose of this study is to determinate whether inspiratory muscle training (IMT) associated with a conventional respiratory rehabilitation program is more effective than a conventional respiratory rehabilitation program alone,on Dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) subjects with a normal maximum inspiratory pressure (IP > 60 cmH2O).

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Brest University Hospital, Brest, Brittany Region, France

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About this study

Dyspnea is the main complaint of patients with COPD. Dyspnea is explained largely by the distension, objectified by measuring inspiratory capacity (IC), which places the diaphragm at a disadvantage to be effective, which raises the sensation of dyspnea.

Currently, inspiratory muscles training is recommended by the French-language Society of Pneumology, in case of an objective reduction of the strength of these muscles (corresponding to maximum inspiratory pressure <60 cm H20).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patient with COPD
  • Hospitalized in the pulmonary rehabilitation unit in the hospital of Morlaix, with a 3 weeks pulmonary rehabilitation course

Exclusion criteria

  • Pneumonectomy, Lobectomy less than 6 months
  • Cardio-pulmonary anomaly
  • Max inspiratory pressure < 60 cm H2O

Treatment and study plan

Inspiratory Muscle Training

Other

Inspiratory muscle training

Primary outcomes

  1. Dyspnea measure

    Time frame: 21 days

    Measure of changes in Mutidimentionnal Dyspnea Profile result questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Brest

Other

Collaborators

  • Ministry of Health, France

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training Combined With a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Versus a Program of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Alone on Dyspnea: a Randomized Trial

Acronym: IMT

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Mar 6, 2012
Registry last updated
Dec 3, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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