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Inspiratory Muscle Training After Vertebroplasty in Osteoporotic Fracture Patients
Sponsor: Istinye University
Summary
This study investigates the long-term effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on pulmonary function, functional capacity, and quality of life in individuals with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures who have undergone percutaneous vertebroplasty. Participants aged 50 and older, diagnosed with osteoporosis and having undergone thoracic vertebroplasty within the past 3 months, will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group (IMT + standard rehabilitation) or a control group (standard rehabilitation only). The primary outcome measure is spirometry-based pulmonary function. Secondary outcome measures include inspiratory muscle strength, functional walking capacity (6-minute walk test), diaphragmatic structure and elasticity, and quality of life (SGRQ, NHP). This randomized controlled trial will be conducted at the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit of Nuh Naci Yazgan University and aims to provide scientific evidence for integrating IMT into routine post-vertebroplasty rehabilitation protocols.
Official title: "Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Pulmonary Function, Functional Capacity, and Quality of Life After Percutaneous Vertebroplasty in Individuals With Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture"
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2026-03-01
Last Updated
2025-06-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
Participants in the intervention group will receive, in addition to the standard postoperative follow-up for 8 weeks (3 days per week), a home-based exercise program including diaphragmatic breathing exercises, stretching exercises targeting kyphotic posture, and strengthening exercises for the thoracic region. These exercises will be taught to the patients and their caregivers by a licensed physiotherapist before hospital discharge. In addition, inspiratory muscle training (IMT) will be performed every day for 8 weeks. To ensure progressive workload, maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) will be reassessed weekly, and the IMT device will be adjusted accordingly.
control group
Participants in the control group will receive, similar to the intervention group, a home-based exercise program for 8 weeks (3 days per week), including diaphragmatic breathing exercises, stretching exercises for kyphotic posture, and strengthening exercises for the thoracic region, in addition to standard postoperative follow-up. These exercises will be demonstrated to the patients and their caregivers by a licensed physiotherapist before hospital discharge. Unlike the intervention group, participants in this group will not receive inspiratory muscle training (IMT).
Locations (1)
Nuh Naci Yazgan University, Faculty of Health Sciences - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit
Kayseri, Kocasinan, Turkey (Türkiye)