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NCT Number: NCT01449643

The Influence of Inspiratory Muscular Training (IMT) on Diaphragmatic Mobility in Morbidly Obese

The purpose of this study is whether an inspiratory muscle training protocol would be associated with an improvement in of the diaphragm mobility, an increase in pulmonary function values , gain strength and endurance of respiratory muscles and improving quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

About this study

Few studies have investigated the effects of an inspiratory muscle training in obese patients on the diaphragmatic mobility and thickness. Obesity, especially morbid, triggers changes in the respiratory system, which can affect the work activities and daily life of individuals with this multifactorial syndrome. These functional changes in mechanical ventilation may be linked to weakness and poor respiratory muscle strength, so by promoting rehabilitation of these muscles can minimize the losses that come with obesity

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • BMI > 40 kg/m²
  • Absence of acute or chronic lung disease

Exclusion criteria

  • Acute or chronic inflammatory process
  • Thyroid disorders

Treatment and study plan

Threshold

Device

sham threshold

Device

Primary outcomes

  1. Ultrasound evaluation of the diaphragm mobility

    Time frame: 3 months

    Compare and correlate diapgragm excursion with pulmonary function.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pulmonary function test

    Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Influence of Inspiratory Muscular Training on Diaphragmatic Mobility, Lung Function and Quality of Life in Obese Individuals

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Oct 10, 2011
Registry last updated
Oct 31, 2011

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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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