Investigation of the Acute Effects of Traditional and Functional IMT on Muscle Oxygenation in COPD

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Status

Enrolling

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Treatments

Other: Functional inspiratory muscle training (IMT)

Other: Traditional inspiratory muscle training

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT07267923

2025/489

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to compare the effects of functional and conventional inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on post-exercise muscle deoxygenation in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Participants will complete both training modalities on separate days. A 2-minute walk test (2MWT) will be performed baseline, and after each session. Muscle oxygenation (SmO₂) will be assessed using near-infrared spectroscopy . Dyspnea and fatigue will be evaluated with the Modified Borg Scale, and heart rate and oxygen saturation (SpO₂) will be measured by pulse oximetry. Measurements will be recorded before, after training and at the end of the walking test.

Enrollment

20 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Being 18 years of age or older,
Having a diagnosis of COPD,
Being in stage II-III according to the GOLD classification,
Being able to mobilize independently.

Exclusion criteria

Having a recent exacerbation or complication requiring hospitalization,
Having had a respiratory tract infection within the past month,
Having any disease or medical condition that prevents participation in exercise, -Having cognitive impairment (a score of <24 on the Mini-Mental Test).