The Effect of Respiratory Muscle Training on Cognitive Performance

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorIndiana University

About this trial

Determine if exercise training for the respiratory muscles improves cognitive performance during periods when breathing against a resistance.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

18-40 years old

Body mass index <30 kg/m2

Naïve to IMT

>75% of predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) / forced vital capacity (FVC) (FEV1/FVC)

Disqualifiers

Cardiovascular disease

Respiratory disease (including asthma)

Metabolic disease

Currently pregnant

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Inspiratory muscle training

Treatment groups

32 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Indiana University

Lead sponsor

United States Air Force Research Laboratory

Collaborator