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CompletedNCT06635343InspiratoryUpdated Oct 10, 2024

The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Function, Balance and Functional Capacity in Trainable Mentally Handicapped Children

An interventional study of CPRP and Experimental Inspiratuar Muscle Training in Inspiratory Muscle Training, sponsored by Kayseri University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 8 Years to 17 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-10-10.

Sponsored by Kayseri University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Registered 2 years 3 months after the study started (first participant enrolled Jun 2022, registered Sep 2024).
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
30
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
8 Years to 17 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Background: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory functions, balance and functional capacity in trainable mentally disabled individuals.

Methods: Within the scope of the study, 30 children, aged between 8 and 17 years, diagnosed with educable mental disabilities, were randomly divided into experimental and conventional physiotherapy rehabilitation program (CPRP) groups. Before and after the test, blood pressure, respiratory frequency, pulse oximetry heart rate and arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) values, and Modified Borg scores for fatigue and dyspnea detection were recorded. Body composition analysis, respiratory function test, and 6-minute walk test (6MWT) were performed on all individuals. The experimental group underwent inspiratory muscle training (IMT) with an inspiratory muscle training device 5 days a week for 8 weeks. The CPRP group was given a chest physiotherapy program that included thoracic expansion exercises, postural drainage, cough improvement techniques and physical activity recommendations, to be applied once a day, 5 days a week, for 8 weeks. At the end of eight weeks, the evaluations were repeated. Data were analyzed using SPSS vn. 25.0 software. The Paired Samples t-test was used to determine within-group differences, and Two-way ANOVA was applied to repeated measures to compare time and group effects.

Read the detailed description

This study was designed according to a controlled pre-test-post-test design. Voluntary consent forms were obtained from the subjects and their parents before the study. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and the necessary Ethics Committee approval was received from XXXXX University Clinical Research Ethics Committee (Decision No: 2022\365). The total 30 individuals who met the inclusion criteria were allocated into two groups using a stratified block randomization procedure with opaque and sealed envelopes containing group allocation numbers obtained from a computer-generated random number table.The study included a total of 30 children aged 8-17 years with educable mental disabilities were randomly divided into experimental (n=15) and CPRP groups (n=15), who were educated at XXXXX Special Education Application Centre. The study inclusion criteria:

--defined as a primary diagnosis of educable mental retardation,

  • age range between 8-17 years,
  • not having a condition that prevents exercise,
  • autism defined as educable mental retardation in children according to the diagnosis made by the Guidance and Research Centers, Down's syndrome, or epilepsy with seizures. There were no additional disabilities such as hearing impairment or orthopedic disability. Exclusion criteria:
  • defined as mental retardation with a history of hospitalization within the last month.

Detailed medical histories, gender, age, weight, height and education level of all individuals were recorded.

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Conditions studied

  • Inspiratory Muscle Training

Keywords

  • Mental disability
  • breathing
  • inspiratory muscle training
  • balance
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In context

Respiratory Aspiration

1,092 studies on the registry are indexed under Respiratory Aspiration; 216 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 30 is below the median of 42 across 881 interventional studies indexed under Respiratory Aspiration.

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Lead sponsor

Kayseri University is the lead sponsor of 5 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
8 Years to 17 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • The study inclusion criteria were defined as a primary diagnosis of educable mental retardation,
  • age range between 8-17 years,
  • not having a condition that prevents exercise, autism defined as educable mental retardation in children according to the diagnosis made by the Guidance and Research Centers, Down's syndrome, or epilepsy with seizures.
  • There were no additional disabilities such as hearing impairment or orthopedic disability.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • mental retardation with a history of hospitalization within the last month.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Participant)
Enrollment
30 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    CPRP Group

    In the CPRP group, a chest physiotherapy program was given by the physiotherapist 5 days a week, for 8 weeks, including respiratory control, diaphragmatic breathing, thoracic expansion exercises, and physical activity recommendations, to be applied once a day.

    Other: CPRP

  • Experimental
    Experimental Inspiratuar Muscle Training Group

    The experimental group underwent inspiratory muscle training (IMT) with an inspiratory muscle training device 5 days a week for 8 weeks.

    Other: Experimental Inspiratuar Muscle Training

Interventions

  • OtherCPRP

    In the CPRP group, a chest physiotherapy program was given by the physiotherapist 5 days a week, for 8 weeks, including respiratory control, diaphragmatic breathing, thoracic expansion exercises, and physical activity recommendations, to be applied once a day.

  • OtherExperimental Inspiratuar Muscle Training

    In the experimental group inspiratory muscle training was applied. Children in the experimental group started inspiratory muscle training at 30% of the measured intra-oral maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) value with 30x2 breaths (1 minute rest between repetitions) for 5 days a week for 8 weeks. The training was carried out with MIP every week. The training was continued for a total of 8 weeks with 30% of the new value by re-measuring the MIP value every week The value was measured again and continued at 30% of the new value for a total of 8 weeks. During each inspiratory muscle training session, oxygen saturation data from the index finger were monitored with a pulse oximeter to prevent individuals from experiencing hypoxia

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. For the evaluation of functional capacity

    The Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) was applied. Each subject was asked to walk as fast as possible at their own walking pace for 6 minutes in a 30-meter straight corridor. Before and after the test, blood pressure, respiratory frequency, pulse oximetry heart rate and arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) values, and Modified Borg scores for fatigue and dyspnea detection were recorded. If there was a risky condition (excessive fatigue, too high pulse rate to continue walking, etc.) in the children, the test was terminated and the test was repeated when the child rested. At the end of the test, the 6MWT walking distance was recorded in meters. Of the two tests applied, the longer distance value for each individual was used for statistical analysis

    Time frame: 8 WEEKS

  2. To evaluate functional balance

    the Pediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBBS) was applied, which is the version of the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) modified for children by Franjoine et al . The scale comprises 14 items including sitting balance, standing balance, sitting to standing/standing to sitting, transfers, stepping, reaching forward with outstretched arm, reaching the floor, turning, and placing foot on stool items. Each item ranked from 0 to 4. 0 shows inability to perform the instruction, while 4 shows the ability to perform without any difficulty. Maximum total score is 56. All evaluations were repeated at the end of 8 weeks for all the children in the experimental and CPRP groups.

    Time frame: 8 WEEKS

Secondary outcomes

  1. Respiratory muscle strength

    Respiratory muscle strength evaluated by electronic intraoral pressure measuring device at the beginning and at the end of the 8-week training. (FVC, FEV1, TCL,, PEF, FEF, FEV1%)

    Time frame: 8 WEEKS

  2. Functional capacity

    Functional capacity evaluated by 6-minute walking test at the beginning and at the end of the 8-week training.

    Time frame: 8 WEEKS

  3. Body Balance

    body balance evaluated by paediatric berg balance test at the beginning and at the end of the 8-week training.

    Time frame: 8 WEEKS

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Study locations

1 site
  • Hanife Abakay
    Talas, Kayseri 38280, Turkey
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References and documents

Publications

  • Ulubay G, Kokturk N, Gorek Dilektasli A, Sen E, Ciftci F, Demir T, Yildiz O, Gemicioglu B, Saryal S. [Turkish Thoracic Society national spirometry and laboratory standards]. Tuberk Toraks. 2017 Jun;65(2):117-130. doi: 10.5578/tt.50748. Turkish. PubMed 28990891 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Oct 10, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06635343
Lead sponsor
Kayseri University
Responsible party
hanife abakay (Assoc Prof, Kayseri City Hospital) — Principal investigator
First posted
Oct 10, 2024
Start date
Jun 2, 2022
Primary completion
Sep 1, 2022
Completion
May 15, 2024
Last update
Oct 10, 2024

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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