Inspiratory Muscle Training for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder

This study is a randomized controlled trial with the aim of evaluating the effect of homebased inspiratory muscle training (IMT) for patients with COPD in Norway. The intervention group will train with threshold IMT for 6 weeks. The control group will not participate in any other training method or sham. Evaluation parameters are maximal inspiratory pressure, six minute walk test, COPD assessment test, modified Medical research council dyspnea scale and spirometry.

Inclusion Criteria:

• COPD grade III-IV,
• Inhabitant of Hedmark (Løten, Våler, Åsnes, Hamar, Elverum)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Undergoing exercise based physical therapy treatment,
• not able to do IMT physically or mentally