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Filter by:This is a cross-sectional study to determine the optimal inspiratory muscle training (IMT) intensity for stroke survivors. Participants will breathe through a pressure threshold inspiratory loading device with varying loads in random order. Each IMT intensity protocol consists of 10 breaths. During the test, accessory inspiratory muscle activity will be measured with surface electromyography (sEMG) and diaphragm thickness will be used to assessed with ultrasonography. Repeated-measures ANOVA will be used for statistical analysis to determine the most effective training intensity for future study.
Patients' pulmonary functions and diffusion capacity worsen following lung cancer surgery. Diaphragmatic activity and lung compliance decrease due to surgery. Peripheral and respiratory muscle functions are impaired in patients with lung cancer, exercise capacity and physical activity level decreased. Patients have postural instability and balance problems. Inspiratory muscle training has increased inspiratory muscle strength in patients with lung cancer. However, there is no study investigating functional inspiratory muscle training in patients with lung cancer.
Lung cancer is with the highest incidence rate and mortality among people over 60 years old in China. Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) is the most common complication after pneumonectomy, which has a significant impact on the short-term and long-term prognosis of patients, and is even the primary risk factor leading to early postoperative death. High fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) is an independent risk factor for PPCs, but it is difficult to achieve oxygenation while avoiding hyperxemia during one lung ventilation (OLV). We will randomly divide patients who plan to undergo thoracoscopic pulmonary resection into two groups. During OLV, titration will be used to determine the optimal FiO2 for titration group while FiO2 of 80% will be used for mechanical ventilation for control group. The incidence of postoperative PPCs, hypoxia/hyperxemia, oxygenation index (PaO2/FiO2) and intrapulmonary shunt rate (Qs/Qt), oxidative stress indicators, and prolonged hospital stay will be observed in both groups of patients. We will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of titrating inhaled oxygen concentration in lung protection during OLV.
The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of different diluent volumes for the same dosage of colistin in mechanically ventilated respiratory patients receiving colistin inhalation therapy. The study aims to determine whether the diluent volume has an effect on clinical outcomes, including ICU length of stay, total hospitalization duration, duration of respiratory support within 28 days, mortality rates within 28 days and 90 days, as well as analyze the pharmacokinetic profile of colistin in blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Additionally, the study will evaluate the incidence of nebulizer malfunctions and blockages. The findings of this research will help identify the optimal diluent volume for colistin inhalation therapy in clinical practice.
This study aims to compare the effects of postural exercises with and without breathing exercises in the subjects having forward head posture.
The aim of this clinical research study was to determine the effect of the use of a cartoon character mask on treatment compliance and parental satisfaction and to evaluate the effectiveness of the cartoon character mask in children receiving inhaled therapy for the treatment of respiratory system diseases in children. The hypotheses it aims to answer are as follows: H1: Inhalers given using a mask with a cartoon character facilitate treatment compliance. H2: The inhaler given using a mask with a cartoon character makes treatment compliance difficult. H3: Inhaler treatment using a mask with a cartoon hero increases parental satisfaction. H4: Inhaler treatment using a mask with a cartoon hero decreases parental satisfaction. H5: Inhaler treatment using a mask with a cartoon hero has a positive effect on the hospitalization process. H6: Inhaler treatment using a mask with a cartoon hero has a positive effect on the recovery process. H7: Compared to routine inhaler mask use, the use of masks with cartoon heroes provides a positive relationship between treatment adherence and parental satisfaction. In the study, according to randomization, the intervention group will receive inhalers with masks, and the other group will receive inhalers routinely used in the clinic. The treatment of the children was planned by the physician, and no additional treatment was given for the study. Children's adherence to treatment and parents; satisfaction will be evaluated. The effectiveness of the masked inhaler used will be asked.
This single arm clinical trial will assess whether continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in the management of moderate-to-severe sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) among para-athletes living with cervical/thoracic, complete or incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) is effective in improving cognitive impairment, in reducing fatigue, depression, anxiety, and overall quality of life. Further, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of CPAP therapy in improving their performance in sports and the perceived risk of injuries.
Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions among athletes and sports enthusiasts who engage in overhead sports, and it can be highly disabling. Since the shoulder is one of the joints with the greatest range of motion in the human body, it is important to seek strategies that address trunk stability comprehensively to achieve full and effective joint mobility. The central role of the diaphragm in trunk stabilization has been the subject of research for over 50 years, although the exact mechanisms are still not fully understood. The objective of this study is to assess the effects of inspiratory muscle training on diaphragm thickness, inspiratory muscle strength, and shoulder pain in adult tennis players with non-specific shoulder pain. This is a single-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial. The intervention will last for 8 weeks. Patients with non-specific shoulder pain will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The experimental group will undergo specific inspiratory muscle training, while the control group will receive no specific training intervention. Measurements of diaphragm thickness, inspiratory muscle strength, and shoulder pain will be taken before and after the intervention.
The Kata® App is a digital therapy assistant for patients with asthma who need to inhale their therapy. Kata features inhalation trainers that shows patients in a simple and understandable way how to improve their inhalation maneuver so that the drug reaches the lungs efficiently. The Kata® App aims to reduce inhalation errors and ensures that inhaled drugs are used as approved and prescribed. Kata has different trainers for different inhalation devices. This study investigates the possible positive effects of the Kata® Inhalation App. The main goal of the study is to: 1. investigate the effect of using the Kata® App on adherence for inhaled drugs in adult asthma patients. It consists of two parts: the correct use of the inhalers; and compliance with the therapy, or how much the patient follows the therapy plan as prescribed. 2. investigate the effect of using the Kata® App on asthma symptoms and asthma control, as measured by the Asthma Control Test (ACT) questionnaire. In addition, asthma-related quality of life, lung function, and ease of use of the app will be assessed during the study. This multicenter study follows a randomized, controlled, parallel-group, adaptive two-stage design. The study includes two different groups: an intervention and a control group. At the beginning of the study, each patient is randomly assigned to one of these two groups. The total duration of the study is 13 weeks: 1 baseline week and 12 intervention weeks. During the baseline week, the intervention and control group both use the app with limited functionality. Kata records their inhalations but does not provide inhalation training or feedback. This is to first assess how well patients are able to use their inhaler(s) without receiving support. After the first week, the intervention group starts using the app with full functionality for 12 weeks, which means that the app provides them with inhalation training and personalized feedback. The control group continues to use the app with limited functionality for 12 weeks, that means that they continue to use the app to record their inhalations but do not receive any inhalation training or feedback. This study will compare the patients in the intervention and control group, to find out the effect of using the Kata® inhalation app on the number of errors patients make when using their inhaler, therapy compliance, and health-related outcomes (asthma control, quality of life, and lung function).
The goal of this crossover study is to compare urine drug concentrations using a continuous vibrating mesh nebulizer versus a breath-actuated vibrating mesh nebulizer in healthy volunteers. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Whether breath-actuation nebulizer delivers higher inhaled drug dose, resulting in higher urine drug concentrations compared to continuous nebulization. - Whether the different nebulizer modes deliver inhaled drug resulting in different effects on physiological parameters, including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygen saturation. Participants will - Inhale one dose (2.5mg) of salbutamol via continuous vs. breath-actuated nebulize mode. - collect urine samples at multiple timepoints before and after nebulization to quantify drug elimination. Researchers will compare the continuous and breath-actuated modes of vibrating mesh nebulizers to determine if breath-actuation improves drug delivery efficiency compared to continuous nebulization.