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Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training and Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver on Balance, Gait and Pulmonary Function in Stroke Patients

NCT06838871 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2025-12-26

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Summary

This study examines how Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) combined with the Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver (ADIM) affects balance, gait, and breathing in stroke patients. It aims to determine whether this combined intervention improves mobility and respiratory function more effectively than standard rehabilitation.

Conditions

  • Subacute Stroke
  • Balance Deficits

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) with Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver (ADIM) training

ADIM aims to enhance trunk stability by selectively activating the transversus abdominis. Participants begin in a supine position and practice drawing in their abdomen toward the spine while maintaining a stable trunk and pelvis. A therapist provides verbal instructions and manual guidance to ensure proper muscle activation. IMT is performed using the Threshold RMT device (IMT, GH INNOTEK, Busan, South Korea). Participants wear a nose clip and start with 30% of Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP), gradually increasing by 10% per week to reach 60% MIP by the final week. Each session consists of five sets of 10-15 repetitions, with a one-minute rest between sets.

BEHAVIORAL

Sham Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) with Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver (ADIM) training

Sham IMT with ADIM training performs the same ADIM protocol as the IMT with ADIM training but undergoes IMT with minimal resistance (0 cmH₂O) to prevent actual muscle strengthening. This design ensures that the effects observed can be attributed to IMT rather than ADIM.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sahmyook University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-24
Primary Completion
2025-04-25
Completion
2025-10-21

Countries

  • South Korea

Study Locations

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