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High Intensity Respiratory Muscle Training as a Pre-habilitation in Lung Surgery
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating High intensity inspiratory and expiratory muscle training for Lung Cancer and Post-Op Complication. Completed, enrolled 150 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
We hypothesize that high intensity respiratory muscle training will improve ventilatory efficiency (VE/VCO2 slope) and will be associated with decreased PPC, decreased mortality and better quality of life in lung resection candidates. Accordingly, the aim of this study will be to compare rest and exercise ventilation and gas exchange parameters as well as postoperative complications, quality of life and mortality in patients who undergo high intensity respiratory muscle training compared to patients who receive the usual standard of care.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Inspiratory Muscle Training will be performed using the Threshold inspiratory muscle trainer device (Threshold IMT®, Philips Respironics, Inc., Murrysville, PA, USA). Expiratory muscle training (EMT) will be performed using the Threshold positive expiratory pressure device (Threshold PEP®, Philips Respironics, Inc., Murrysville, PA, USA) or Expiratory Muscle Strength Trainer EMST 150TM (Aspire Products), depending on the initial MEP. Patients will train 2 times a day, 7 days per week, for 2 weeks.