Effects of Core Stabilization and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients With COPD

Launched by MUSTAFA ERTUĞRUL YAŞA · Jul 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how two different types of training—one for the muscles we use to breathe (inspiratory muscle training) and another for stabilizing our core (core stabilization training)—can help people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The goal is to see which training method better improves breathing strength, physical activity, and overall quality of life for individuals with COPD. This is important because strong respiratory muscles can make it easier to breathe and be active, which can positively affect health and well-being.

To participate in this study, individuals need to be over 18 years old and have a diagnosed stage 3 or lower COPD. They should not be experiencing any recent flare-ups of their condition, and they must be able to walk independently and understand the study tasks. Participants will undergo training sessions and will be monitored for improvements in their breathing and physical abilities. It's a great opportunity for those looking to enhance their lung function and everyday life with COPD!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being over 18 years old
• • Having a diagnosis of COPD according to the GOLD criteria and being at stage 3 or lower
• • Not being in an acute exacerbation period and having at least one month since the last exacerbation
• • Being able to walk independently
• • Having sufficient mental capacity to understand the tasks in the study (Mini-Mental Test \>24)
• • Being willing to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Being a stage 4 COPD patient according to the GOLD criteria
• • Having a diagnosis of lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and heart failure
• • Being in a COPD exacerbation period
• • Scoring below 24 on the Mini-Mental Test
• • Having any other disease that affects respiratory functions
• • Having undergone pulmonary surgery