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Effects of Core Stabilization and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients With COPD

NCT06510686 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2025-09-05

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Summary

In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a mismatch develops between the respiratory system's demand and the functional capacity of respiratory muscles due to the combination of local and systemic factors increasing the respiratory workload. This results in impaired coordination of muscle groups, leading to muscle dysfunction. Respiratory muscle dysfunction is a significant determinant of life expectancy in COPD. Additionally, respiratory muscles unable to cope with increased workloads lead to impaired respiratory functions and reduced exercise capacity.

It is widely accepted that appropriate training of respiratory muscles can increase their strength, endurance, and their close relationship with lung volume capacities. Besides their role in respiration, respiratory muscles also contribute to postural function and core stabilization. Studies on respiratory muscle training in COPD have primarily focused on inspiratory muscle strength training, neglecting the core stabilization function of respiratory muscles. However, optimal gains in a muscle can only be achieved with training tailored to its functional characteristics. Therefore, a comprehensive training program should be developed considering the multifunctional nature of respiratory muscles. Studies published in healthy individuals and different patient populations demonstrate that core training can improve lung functions. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of inspiratory muscle training and core stabilization training on diaphragm activation, inspiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, respiratory functions, physical activity, and quality of life in individuals with COPD.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

İnspiratory muscle training

exercises to strengthen inspiratory muscles

OTHER

Core training

exercises to strengthen inspiratory and core muscles

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Mustafa Ertuğrul Yaşa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-10-01
Primary Completion
2025-05-03
Completion
2025-06-05

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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