Effect of Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorSelcuk University

About this trial

This study aims to investigate the effects of functional inspiratory muscle training, basic inspiratory muscle training and physical activity in addition to respiratory exercises on respiratory muscle strength, respiratory function, cognition, walking, balance, functional exercise capacity, physical activity, quality of life and core muscles in volunteer Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients. This study is planned as a prospective, randomized and experimental study.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Type Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS),

EDSS (Expanded Disability Status Scale in MS: EDSS) score ranging from 1-5,

Able to communicate (speak, understand, read and understand Turkish),

Individuals who have not had an attack in the last three months,

Disqualifiers

Those with neurological diseases other than MS,

Those who have functional exercise restrictions,

Those with chronic cardiac or pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung disease and heart failure that may affect respiratory muscle strength and respiratory functions,

Individuals who have had pneumonia due to viral or bacterial infection in the last six months or COVID-19 positive individuals proven by PCR-RT,

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training
  • Basic Inspiratory Muscle Training

Treatment groups

63 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators