Respiratory Muscle Training and Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Hemodialysis

In brief

This study investigates the effect of breath booster training on respiratory muscle strength and quality of life in patients undergoing hemodialysis. It aims to determine whether targeted respiratory training can improve pulmonary function, enhance physical performance, and positively impact overall well-being in this population.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07183696

Run by

Cairo University

People needed

50

Starts

2024-10-01

Expected to finish

2025-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-09-19

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Fifty patients will be included in this study.
• Their ages will range from 50 to 60 years.
• Patients with end-stage renal disease (grade 5) receiving hemodialysis.
• Patients on hemodialysis for around 1 to 3 years.
• They will be able to follow instructions during evaluation and treatment.

You may not qualify if…

• Diabetes Mellitus,
• Morbid obesity with a BMI of more than 35 kg/m2.
• Hearing or visual impairments.
• Any severe chest diseases like COPD.
• Certain contraindications for the use of the Breath Booster. Individuals with severe respiratory conditions such as unstable asthma, or emphysema, or those who have recently undergone lung surgery
• Uncontrolled seizures.

Where it is running

• Faculty of physical therapy cairo university — Giza, Egypt (enrolling)

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