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Parkinson DiseaseIMPROVE-PDNCT06473428

Investigating Muscle Training's Respiratory Outcomes and Voice Enhancement in Parkinson's Disease

A study testing respiratory muscle training and Expiratory Muscle Training in people with Parkinson Disease and Pulmonary Disease, run by National Taiwan University Hospital.

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Trial summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of different types of respiratory muscle training on lung function, diaphragm movement, and voice quality in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 to 85 years
What is being tested?
respiratory muscle training and Expiratory Muscle Training
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
45 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Jul 2024to 30 Jun 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 30 to 85 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with Parkinson's disease (Hoehn \& Yahr stage I-III),
  • Patients aged 30-85
  • Patients with stable medical condition, regular medication adherence, and ability to follow instructions.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with cognitive impairment
  • Patients with respiratory or other neurological diseases
  • Patients with smoking history
  • Patients with respiratory complications
  • Patients with recent chest/abdominal surgery
  • Patients with clinical instability
  • Patients who are unable to perform pulmonary function tests correctly

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

SHU-MEI YANG, MD contact

886-0972653754

b99401109@gmail.com

About this study

Official title: The Association of Pulmonary Function, Diaphragm Thickness and Excursion, and Phonatory Measures in Parkinson's Disease

This study aims to investigate the effects of different types of respiratory muscle training on lung function, diaphragm movement, and voice quality in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). PD often leads to breathing difficulties and voice abnormalities due to weakened respiratory muscles and reduced diaphragm mobility. The study will involve 45 participants with PD, randomly assigned to three groups: one group will perform inspiratory muscle training, the second group will perform both inspiratory and expiratory muscle training, and the third group will receive placebo-controlled expiratory muscle training. The hypothesis is that targeted respiratory muscle training will significantly improve pulmonary function, diaphragm excursion, and phonatory measures compared to the placebo group. The findings aim to develop effective rehabilitation strategies to enhance the quality of life and communication abilities in individuals with PD.

Read the detailed description

This study aims to investigate the effects of respiratory muscle training on pulmonary function, diaphragm excursion, and phonatory measures in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). PD often leads to weakened respiratory muscles, reduced diaphragm movement, and voice abnormalities, impacting breathing and communication. The study will recruit 45 patients with PD, who will be randomly assigned to three groups: an inspiratory muscle training group, a combined inspiratory and expiratory muscle training group, and a placebo-controlled expiratory muscle training group. Over eight weeks, participants will perform daily training sessions, with the intensity of the exercises adjusted periodically. Assessments will include pulmonary function tests, ultrasound measurements of diaphragm thickness and movement, and various phonatory evaluations. The hypothesis is that respiratory muscle training will significantly improve respiratory and phonatory functions in PD patients compared to placebo, providing insights into effective rehabilitation strategies for enhancing their quality of life and communication abilities.

Being tested
respiratory muscle training, Expiratory Muscle Training, Placebo-Controlled Expiratory Muscle Training
Keywords
Parkinson's disease, Pulmonary function, Respiratory muscle training, Diaphragm
Medical subject headings
Parkinson Disease, Lung Diseases, Voice Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • respiratory muscle trainingBehavioural

    Inspiratory muscle training with two sessions per day, five repetitions per session, six days a week for eight weeks.

  • Expiratory Muscle TrainingBehavioural

    Expiratory muscle training with two sessions per day, five repetitions per session, six days a week for eight weeks.

  • Placebo-Controlled Expiratory Muscle TrainingBehavioural

    Placebo-controlled expiratory muscle training with two sessions per day, five repetitions per session, six days a week for eight weeks.

Study groups in NCT06473428
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Inspiratory Muscle TrainingExperimentalParticipants in this group will undergo a specific inspiratory muscle training program. The training consists of two sessions per day, each comprising five repetitions per session. Each repetition will involve a series of inspiratory exercises aimed at strengthening the respiratory muscles. The training will be conducted six days a week for eight weeks.
Receives: Behavioral: respiratory muscle training
Combined Inspiratory and Expiratory Muscle TrainingExperimentalThis group will participate in a combined inspiratory and expiratory muscle training regimen. Similar to the inspiratory group, training sessions will occur twice daily, with each session comprising five repetitions of both inspiratory and expiratory exercises. The training will also be conducted six days a week for eight weeks
Receives: Behavioral: respiratory muscle training; Behavioral: Expiratory Muscle Training
Placebo-Controlled Expiratory Muscle TrainingPlacebo comparatorParticipants in this control group will receive placebo-controlled expiratory muscle training. The training sessions will be similar in structure to the experimental groups, consisting of two daily sessions with five repetitions each, conducted six days a week for eight weeks
Receives: Behavioral: Placebo-Controlled Expiratory Muscle Training

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)

    This measure will assess the forced vital capacity (FVC) to evaluate the maximum amount of air a person can forcibly exhale from the lungs after taking the deepest breath possible.

    Measured: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

  2. Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1)

    This measure will assess the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) to evaluate how much air a person can forcibly exhale in one second.

    Measured: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

  3. Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)

    This measure will assess the maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) to evaluate the strength of respiratory muscles during inhalation.

    Measured: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

  4. Maximal Expiratory Pressure (MEP)

    This measure will assess the maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) to evaluate the strength of respiratory muscles during exhalation.

    Measured: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

  5. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR)

    This measure will assess the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) to evaluate participants' lung function.

    Measured: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

  6. Maximum Phonation Time

    This measure will assess the maximum phonation time to evaluate the duration a participant can sustain a vowel sound.

    Measured: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

  7. Voice Intensity

    This measure will assess voice intensity to evaluate the loudness of a participant's voice.

    Measured: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

  8. Speech Rate

    This measure will assess speech rate to evaluate the speed at which a participant speaks.

    Measured: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

  9. Speech Pauses

    This measure will assess speech pauses to evaluate the frequency and duration of pauses in a participant's speech.

    Measured: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

  10. Voice Loudness

    This measure will assess voice loudness to evaluate the volume level of a participant's voice.

    Measured: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

  11. Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10)

    This measure will assess vocal performance using the Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10) questionnaire. The VHI-10 scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating a greater perception of vocal handicap. The score interpretation is as follows: 0-10 (no or minimal handicap), 11-20 (mild handicap), 21-30 (moderate handicap), and 31-40 (severe handicap).

    Measured: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Diaphragm Thickness

    This measure will assess diaphragm thickness using ultrasound to evaluate changes in diaphragm function due to the training.

    Measured: Measurements will be taken at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

  2. Diaphragm Excursion

    This measure will assess diaphragm excursion using ultrasound to evaluate the movement of the diaphragm during breathing.

    Measured: Measurements will be taken at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Jun 2024
  2. Study start1 Jul 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion30 Jun 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
45 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06473428
Sponsor's protocol ID
202306013RINA
Acronym
IMPROVE-PD
Status last verified
May 2024
First submitted
27 May 2024
Last updated
25 Jun 2024
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Dashtipour K, Tafreshi A, Lee J, Crawley B. Speech disorders in Parkinson's disease: pathophysiology, medical management and surgical approaches. Neurodegener Dis Manag. 2018 Oct;8(5):337-348. doi: 10.2217/nmt-2018-0021. Epub 2018 Sep 18.

    PubMed 30223711
  • Santos RBD, Fraga AS, Coriolano MDGWS, Tiburtino BF, Lins OG, Esteves ACF, Asano NMJ. Respiratory muscle strength and lung function in the stages of Parkinson's disease. J Bras Pneumol. 2019 Sep 30;45(6):e20180148. doi: 10.1590/1806-3713/e20180148. eCollection 2019.

    PubMed 31576908
  • Castillo A, Castillo J, Reyes A. Association Between Subglottic Pressure and Pulmonary Function in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease. J Voice. 2020 Sep;34(5):732-737. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2019.03.001. Epub 2019 Apr 16.

    PubMed 31000398
  • Reyes A, Castillo A, Castillo J, Cornejo I. The effects of respiratory muscle training on peak cough flow in patients with Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled study. Clin Rehabil. 2018 Oct;32(10):1317-1327. doi: 10.1177/0269215518774832. Epub 2018 May 13.

    PubMed 29756459
  • Reyes A, Castillo A, Castillo J, Cornejo I, Cruickshank T. The Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training on Phonatory Measures in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease. J Voice. 2020 Nov;34(6):894-902. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2019.05.001. Epub 2019 May 31.

    PubMed 31155431

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing respiratory muscle training and Expiratory Muscle Training in people with Parkinson Disease and Pulmonary Disease, run by National Taiwan University Hospital.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Jun 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact SHU-MEI YANG, MD (886-0972653754, b99401109@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) (time frame: Assessments will be conducted at baseline (week 0) and after the intervention period (week 8).). The study lists 11 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06473428, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Jun 2024.

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