Comparison of Device Based Inspiratory Muscle Training and Thera-band Resistive Training in Healthy Adults

Riphah International University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Healthy Young Adults

Treatments: Other: Theraband Resistive training; Other: IMT based Resistance training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06632847

Umaila Rafique

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate the impact of inspiratory muscle training and Thera-band resistive training on pulmonary function and diaphragmatic strength of healthy adults. This trail investigate whether IMT can improve pulmonary function and diaphragmatic strength of healthy adults as well as overall respiratory health.

Full description

Inspiratory Muscle Training(IMT) has been shown to improve respiratory muscle strength and endurance in various conditions. This study aims to explore the effects of IMT specifically in healthy young adults. To assess whether a structured IMT program improves diaphragmatic strength and pulmonary function in healthy adults. A randomized control trail involving 56 competitive young healthy adults will be conducted. The study duration will be 8 weeks, with assessments conducted at baseline , mid-point, and at the end of intervention. The IMT group participate in 20 minutes of training session, 4 to 5 times per week, using power-breathe device. Thera-band resistive training group participate in 15 minutes of training session, 3 times per week, using different colors of thera-band. This study aims to provide robust evidence on the benefits of IMT for young healthy adults.

Enrollment: 56 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20 to 35 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Both male and female participants.
• 20 to 35 years
• FEV1/FVC ratio above 60%
• Non-smokers

Exclusion criteria

• Acute illness within last 2 weeks
• Obese patients whose BMI greater than 30kg
• Patient with history of chronic airflow limitation or any diagnosed disease.
• Patient with acute infection.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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56 participants in 2 patient groups

IMT with device

Experimental group

Description:

IMT is a therapeutic approach designed to improve respiratory muscle strength and endurance. In this trail, participants will engage in a structured regimen of inspiratory exercises with high resistance. participants will perform inspiratory muscle exercises using the power-breathe device that provide intermediate to high resistance, with focus on both intensity and volume. The protocol involves 4 to 5 session per week.

Treatment:

Other: IMT based Resistance training

Thera-band resistive training

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participant will engage in a structured training that involving Thera-band resistance training. Participants use different color of thera-band that provides different resistance. The regimen includes 3 session per week using different colors of band.

Treatment:

Other: Theraband Resistive training