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This study aims to investigate the effects of resistive inspiratory training using the O2 Trainer on cardiopulmonary outcomes in healthy individuals.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Control Group | Placebo Comparator | The control group will practice deep breathing exercise 5 times per week |
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| Experimental Group | Experimental | The experimental group will participate in inspiratory muscle training 5 times per week |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| O2 Trainer | Other | The O2 Trainer uses varying caps to limit airflow during inspiration. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Maximal Inspiratory Force | Inspiratory force (mmHg) will be measured using a digital pressure gauge connected to a mouthpiece. | Change following 5-6 weeks of training |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Blood Pressure | mmHG measured by FDA approved automated blood pressure cuff. | Change following 5-6 weeks of training |
| Resting Heart Rate | Beats per minute, measured using a chest worn heart rate monitor. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Handgrip strength via handgrip dynamometer | Strength of handgrip will be recorded as kg of force using a handgrip dynamometer. | Change following 5-6 weeks of training |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Conroe | Texas | 77304 | United States |
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| Deep breathing | Other | Comparator/placebo for the control group |
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| Change following 5-6 weeks of training |
| Heart Rate Variability | Measured using a chest worn heart rate monitor. | Change following 5-6 weeks of training |
| Diaphragm Thickness | Measured by ultrasound | Change following 5-6 weeks of training |