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Novel Respiratory Training as Part of Palliative Care for Older Adults With Heart Failure
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Summary
In a randomized controlled trial, to study the utility of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) to improve functional outcomes in adults aged ≥70 years with heart failure (HF) who have been referred to palliative care for end-stage HF management. * The study team hypothesize that older HF patients will be able to use IMT safely, reliably, and effectively in a 12-week home-based training regimen. * The study team hypothesize that physical function (sit to stand, gait speed, grip strength), respiratory/pulmonary function, self-efficacy, fatigue and quality of life will increase among older HF patients randomized IMT versus those randomized to usual care.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
70 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-06-30
Completion Date
2026-02-28
Last Updated
2025-07-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
IMT using a PrO2™ inspiratory training device will incorporate the Test of Incremental Respiratory Endurance (TIRE)9 technology to achieve an optimized exercise training regimen.
Standard of Care
Standard of Care Participants in the usual care group will be telephoned at 4 and 8 weeks, and AE/SAE will be reviewed.
Locations (1)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States