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Respiratory Muscle Strength and Function in Healthy Kids

NCT01436318 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 7

Last updated 2018-09-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Respiratory muscle strength training (RMST) is a potential treatment option that has been shown to increase strength and ventilatory function in critically ill patients, patients on ventilators and patients with mild neuromuscular weakness. Currently researchers are examining the role of inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) in pressure performance of ventilator dependent children with Pompe disease. However, normal pressure-flow-timing responses of lung function are not well-characterized in healthy children. The purpose of this study is to measure RMST-induced changes in respiratory function in healthy children. Children will undergo one session of lung function and strength testing. By studying healthy children's respiratory function, this study will also help to develop more efficient respiratory muscle training exercise prescriptions for children with neuromuscular weakness and impaired respiratory function.

Conditions

  • Respiratory Muscle Strength

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Florida

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Barbara K Smith, PT, PhD · University of Florida

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
16 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-04-30
Primary Completion
2014-08-31
Completion
2014-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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