Incentive Spirometer and Inspiratory Muscle Trainer

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Patients suffering from parkinsonism have respiratory function abnormalities. This study compared the effects of incentive spirometer and inspiratory muscle trainer on pulmonary functions in patients with parkinsonism.

Detailed Description
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The participants were recruited according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants were divided into two groups - incentive spirometer and inspiratory muscle trainer. These trainings were performed for 6 weeks duration. Several outcome measures related to pulmonary function tests were measured before and after the intervention.

Official Title
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A Comparative Study of Incentive Spirometer Versus Inspiratory Muscle Trainer on Pulmonary Function in Patients With Parkinsonism

Conditions
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Parkinson Disease

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Inspiratory muscle training
* Other: Incentive Spirometry


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients diagnosed as having Parkinsonism Disease by the Neuro physician. Duration of Parkinson's Disease ≥ 5 years. Patients with the age of 65 to 80 years. Hoen and Yahr classification within 1 to 3. Both males and females were included. Patients who were able to comprehend the commands. Patients who were willing to participate. Exclusion Criteria: Patients having any cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. History of smoking currently or in the past. Psychological Impairment. Insufficient verbal/intellectual understanding. Patients with unstable vital parameters. Those unable to perform pulmonary function tests (PFT) because of anatomical abnormalities or clinical signs of dementia.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 65 Years
Maximum Age: 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Inspiratory muscle trainer<br>Inspiratory muscle trainer group - Inspiratory muscle training was performed. | Other: Inspiratory muscle training<br>* Threshold inspiratory muscle training was performed for 6 weeks with device.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Incentive spirometer<br>Incentive spirometer group - Incentive spirometry was performed. | Other: Incentive Spirometry<br>* Incentive spirometry was performed for 6 weeks with device.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) | Maximum inspiratory pressure was measured. | 6 weeks | 
| 6-minute walk distance (6 MWD) | Distance walked by the patients in 6 minutes was measured. | 6 weeks | 
| Forced vital capacity (FVC) | Forced vital capacity was measured. | 6 weeks | 
| Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) | Forced expiratory volume in 1 second was measured | 6 weeks | 
| Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) | Peak Expiratory Flow Rate was measured | 6 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Parkinson disease, Incentive spirometer, Inspiratory muscle trainer, Pulmonary functions