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| Name | Class |
|---|---|
| Bergen University College | OTHER |
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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | No Intervention | No treatment other than medical | |
| Intervention | Experimental | Inspiratory muscle training |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold IMT Philips Respironics | Device | Inspiratory muscle training |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Maximal inspiratory pressure | 6 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Six minute walk test | 6 weeks | |
| Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale | 6 weeks | |
| COPD Assessment Test |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Sykehuset Innlandet Hospital Trust | Elverum | 2409 | Norway |
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| ID | Term |
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| D029424 | Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive |
| ID | Term |
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| D008173 | Lung Diseases, Obstructive |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
| D002908 | Chronic Disease |
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| 6 weeks |
| Spirometry | 6 weeks |
| D020969 |
| Disease Attributes |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |