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Effectiveness of Functional Respiratory Muscle Training in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome

NCT07051954 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-01-14

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Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercises and functional inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on various physiological and psychological parameters in individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome. Participants diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome will be randomly assigned to two groups using stratified computer-assisted randomization. One group will undergo an 8-week core stabilization training, while the other will receive combined core stabilization and IMT training. Exercise training will be conducted three times a week, with each session lasting 50 minutes.

Comprehensive pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted, including exercise capacity, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, trunk endurance, balance, anxiety, depression, and fatigue levels. The primary outcome measures are respiratory muscle strength and trunk endurance.

Participants must be aged 18-65 years, have at least a primary education level, speak Turkish, and be classified as level 2-3 on the Post-COVID-19 Functional Status Scale (PCFS). Eligible participants will be referred by the Internal Medicine Department at Hacettepe University.

The study will utilize various assessment tools, including maximal inspiratory/expiratory pressure (MIP/MEP) tests, Functional Movement Screen (FMS), plank and Sorenson endurance tests, the Timed Up and Go Test for balance, handgrip and knee extension strength tests, body composition analysis, and the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire.

Conditions

  • Post COVID-19 Syndrome
  • Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training
  • Core Stabilization

Interventions

OTHER

Core Stabilization

12-week supervised core stabilization training, 3 sessions per week, 45 minutes per session.

OTHER

Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)

IMT using a portable inspiratory muscle training device at 60% MIP, progressively increased over 12 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hacettepe University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • EBRU CALIK, Professor · Hacettepe University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-15
Primary Completion
2026-12-01
Completion
2026-12-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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