Comparison of the Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training and Baduanjin Exercises in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients

Launched by ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY - CERRAHPASA · Jun 29, 2024

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This clinical trial is looking to see how two different exercise programs can help patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle is thicker than normal. The researchers want to compare the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT), which helps strengthen the muscles you use to breathe, with Baduanjin exercises, a form of gentle movement and stretching. The goal is to find out which program improves lung function, exercise ability, and overall quality of life for these patients.

To participate, you need to be over 18 years old and have a thickening of the heart muscle that is noticeable on an ultrasound or MRI. You should also be stable in your condition, meaning you don’t have any severe heart issues or other serious health problems. If you join the study, you’ll be placed in one of three groups: one will do the IMT exercises twice a day for eight weeks, while another will practice Baduanjin exercises three times a week. There will be regular check-ins to support you throughout the program. This trial is an opportunity to explore new ways to improve health and well-being for those living with this heart condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Myocardial thickness in any region of the left ventricle is 15 mm or more on echocardiography or cardiac MRI
• • Clinically and hemodynamically stable (patients with NYHA Class I and II)
• • Patients over 18 years of age
• • Patients who provide informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Acute decompensated heart failure
• • Decreased ejection fraction (\<40%)
• • Unstable angina pectoris
• • Significant coronary artery disease (CAD)
• • Severe renal dysfunction (estimated glomerular filtration rate \<30 mL/min/m²)
• • Uncontrolled hypertension (despite medication)
• • Severe valve disease (moderate-severe aortic stenosis, advanced mitral regurgitation)
• • Severe neurological disorders causing autonomic dysfunction
• • Cognitive impairment that prevents communication
• • Recent fractures, osteoporosis, presence of tumors, pregnancy, or back and spine problems