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Effects of Expiratory Muscle Training Added to Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Bronchiectasis
Sponsor: Istanbul Demiroglu Bilim University
Summary
This randomized, single-blind, parallel-group controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of expiratory muscle training added to standard pulmonary rehabilitation on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, cough effectiveness, exercise capacity, dyspnea perception, and quality of life in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Eligible patients aged 18-70 years with stable disease will be randomly assigned to either a pulmonary rehabilitation-only group or a pulmonary rehabilitation combined with expiratory muscle training group. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the intervention period.
Official title: Effects of Expiratory Muscle Training Added to Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity in Patients With Bronchiectasis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2027-03-01
Last Updated
2026-01-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
pulmonary rehabilitation
Participants will undergo a standard pulmonary rehabilitation program including supervised aerobic exercise, resistance training, breathing exercises, and patient education. The program will be conducted three times per week over the intervention period in accordance with current pulmonary rehabilitation guidelines.
Expiratory muscle training
Expiratory muscle training will be performed using an adjustable PowerBreathe EX1 expiratory muscle training device. The initial training load will be set at 30-40% of the participant's maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) and will be progressively increased by 5-10% on a weekly basis. Training sessions will be conducted three days per week, consisting of two sets per day, with each set including 10-15 repetitions.
Locations (1)
Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)