Effectiveness of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training for Improving Communication in ALS

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Conditions studied: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

In brief

A tele-health treatment study for individuals with early stage ALS with the aim to improve communication, cough response, and respiratory strength. All participants complete a respiratory strength training program using an Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST 150) device from the comfort of their homes for 6 weeks.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05003167

Run by

Purdue University

People needed

13

Starts

2021-01-01

Expected to finish

2022-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2023-06-08

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of ALS
• Within the early stages of disease progression (i.e., able to talk, breathe, and eat independently)
• Speaker of English
• Have a family member/caregiver willing to assist as needed
• Have access to an electronic device and internet for tele-health

You may not qualify if…

• A history of neurological disease (besides ALS)
• A history of asthma or respiratory problems (e.g., COPD, emphysema)
• A history of head, neck, or chest surgery (except mastectomy)
• A history of smoking within the last 5 years
• Reliance on mechanical ventilation (including CPAP)

Where it is running

• Purdue University — West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

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