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Effects of IMT on Cardiopulmonary Endurance and Functional Mobility in KOA

NCT07738627 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 65

Last updated 2026-08-07

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate whether adding Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) to the usual treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis improves their cardiopulmonary endurance and functional mobility more than standard care alone.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

POWERBREATH

The POWERBREATH devices utilize calibrated resistance valves to force your breathing muscles to work harder, which naturally builds their power, stamina, and efficiency. IMT through POWERbreathe * 30 quick breaths two times a day at an adjustable resistance (equivalent to∼50% of (baseline) MIP). * Increased up to 35 breaths as per patient's tolerance.

DEVICE

SHAM IMT

* 60 slow breaths once daily at a load setting of 0 (corresponding to∼15% (baseline) MIP). * Training load adjustment was prevented using sticky tape applied to the device's load adjuster.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr. Suman Sheraz, PhD · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-08-31
Primary Completion
2027-01-05
Completion
2027-12-11

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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Diseases

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