Acute Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Load on Diaphragmatic Recovery in Athletes
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-35
SponsorSierra Varona SL
About this trial
This randomized controlled trial investigates the acute effects of inspiratory muscle warm-up and fatigue on diaphragmatic function in professional basketball players. Using ultrasound imaging and maximal inspiratory pressure (PIM) assessment, the study evaluates changes in diaphragmatic thickness and respiratory strength before and after specific inspiratory muscle loading protocols. Findings aim to clarify the short-term impact of these interventions on diaphragmatic recovery capacity, with potential implications for respiratory training, performance enhancement, and injury prevention strategies in elite athletic populations.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Male and female professional basketball players aged between 18 and 35 years.
Holding a valid federation license at the autonomous or higher competitive level.
A minimum of 3 consecutive seasons of competition in official FEB, FIBA, or equivalent regional leagues.
Regular training frequency of ≥4 sessions per week over the past 6 months.
Disqualifiers
History of chronic respiratory, neuromuscular, or cardiovascular disease.
Musculoskeletal injury limiting inspiratory effort or physical participation (current or within the past three months).
Previous thoracic or abdominal surgery.
Current smokers.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Inspiratory muscle fatigue group
- Inspiratory muscle warm-up group
Treatment groups
38 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Sierra Varona SL
Lead sponsor
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov