A Study Investigating the Impact of IMT With CR On Exercise Responses In HF

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMayo Clinic

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) combined with cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on cardiovascular function in patients with heart failure.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

sustained ventricular tachycardia and/or ventricular fibrillation within 21 days of visit 1;

second or third degree heart block;

body mass index >45 kg/m2;

current smokers and/or smoking history >30 pack years;

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Powerbreathe

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Mayo Clinic

Lead sponsor

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Collaborator