Inspiratory Muscle Training for Heart Failure
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) when implemented as part of routine inpatient physical therapy care in patients undergoing evaluation for advanced heart therapies. The secondary aim is to determine if IMT improves 6-minute walk test (6MWT), dyspnea, Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) pre-operatively. Thirdly, to determine if IMT decreases ICU and hospital length of stay post-operatively.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Angela Stolfi, PT, DPT
Principal Investigator
NYU Langone Health
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people hospitalized with heart failure who are being evaluated for advanced heart treatments. Participants must be able to take part in physical therapy and use a breathing training device.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and usual care physical therapy, or usual care physical therapy only
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including changes in 6MWT, dyspnea, and MIP
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Trial Overview
The study compares usual hospital care with or without inspiratory muscle training using the POWERbreathe KH2 device, aiming to see if adding this breathing exercise is safe, practical, and helps improve patients' strength and recovery.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants will perform IMT 1 set of 30 breaths at 50% MIP, 5 days/week, in addition to usual care physical therapy.
Participants in this arm will receive usual care physical therapy only.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
NYU Langone Health
Lead Sponsor
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