Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training in Obese Individuals

Launched by BIRUNI UNIVERSITY · Feb 20, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a special type of exercise called functional inspiratory muscle training in people who are obese. This training focuses on strengthening the muscles we use to breathe, which may help improve overall health by potentially affecting body composition, heart health, and lung function. The research is important because while other exercise programs have been tested, this specific approach has not been studied in obese individuals before.

To participate in this trial, you need to be between 25 and 60 years old and have a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40, which indicates obesity. The study is currently looking for volunteers who meet these criteria. If you join, you can expect to engage in exercises aimed at improving your breathing muscles, and you'll be monitored to see how it affects your health. However, there are certain health conditions that might prevent someone from participating, like severe obesity (BMI over 40) or other serious health issues. If you think this might be right for you or someone you know, it's a good idea to consult a healthcare professional.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Those between the ages of 25-60
• • According to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification, those with a body mass index between 30-40 kg/m2
• • Volunteering to participate in the research
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • According to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification, body mass index is over 40 kg/m2
• • Functional class III or IV according to the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification
• • Those with a Charlson comorbidity score of 3 and above
• • Uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes and unstable angina pectoris
• • Cooperative disorders, orthopedic and neurological problems that may interfere with evaluation and treatment
• • Individuals with a history of lower extremity-related injury or surgery in the last six months
• • Being diagnosed with diabetes and having complications such as nephropathy, retinopathy and neuropathy
• • Those with accompanying chronic respiratory disease
• • Those with acute infection
• • Individuals with middle ear-related pathologies (such as tympanic membrane rupture, otitis)
• • Those with a STOP-Bang score of 3 and above
• • Individuals with a history of spontaneous or trauma-related pneumothorax
• • Smokers
• • Pregnancy