Effects of Inspiratory Muscle and Endurance Training in Heart Failure Patients With Pacemaker
PacemakerIt is well-known that not only peripheral muscles, but also respiratory muscles muscle weakness and deconditioning play an important role in low exercise capacity of patients with Heart Failure (HF). Exercise training has been shown to improve exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with heart disease. However, hearth failure patients with pacemaker such as implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization pacemakers or defibrillators (CRT-P or CRT-D) have additional specific issues when performing exercise. No study investigated the effects of different inspiratory muscle training protocols. For this reason, we aimed to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training on outcomes in hearth failure patients with pacemaker
The Effects of IMT on Physical Activity and Quality of Life in LTx Candidates
Lung TransplantationInspiratory Muscle TrainingInspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), which is used to strengthen the respiratory muscles, is one of the techniques used in PR. It is mostly used in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and has been shown to be beneficial for functionality and also for relieving dyspnea perception. It is reported in the guidelines that IMT has additional benefit for endurance in COPD patients. However, there are no studies related to its use and effectiveness in lung transplantation. In this study, investigators hoped to increase these known benefits by adding IMT to the standard Pulmonary Rehabilitation. There are two main objectives of this study: to examine the effect of inspiratory muscle training on physical activity status and quality of life in lung transplantation candidates, to compare physical activity and quality of life changes between the IMT+PR group and the PR group
Hydrogen Inhalation for Health and Exercise Performance
Exercise PerformanceIn this randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot trial, we evaluated the effects of 7-day H2 inhalation on exercise performance outcomes and serum hormonal and inflammation profiles in a cohort of young men and women.
Difference Between Inhalation Anesthesia and Total Intravenous Anesthesia in Free Flap Surgery
SurgeryThe purpose of this study is to compare the difference between total intravenous anesthesia to inhaled anesthesia in free flap surgery.
Effectiveness of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patient With Stable Angina
AnginaStableStable angina is a cardiac pathology that adversely affects the quality of life of the patient, which develops as a result of narrowing of the coronary vessels developing in atherosclerotic ground and / or impaired oxygen supply-need balance. Studies widely investigated the effects of exercise training in patients with stable angina. No study investigated the effects of inspiratory muscle training in patients with stable angina.Investigators aimed to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training on aerobic exercise capacity, quality of life, depression, peripheral and respiratory (MIP, MEP) muscle strength, pulmonary function, dyspnea, fatigue in stable angina patients.
Inspiratory Muscle Training With Powerbreath Device in Patients With ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisAbstract: Context/background: people affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) see their own life totally disturbed after the diagnosis. This disease also courses, apart from the functional and depressing worsening, with internal damage manifested by a cardio respiratory deterioration. There are not many clinical studies publications about this disease given that is considered a weird illness with short prognosis. Objectives: to examine the effects of the inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on respiratory muscle strength, heart rate variability (HRV), quality of life and mood in patients with ALS. Methods: 20 volunteer patients, male and female, with ALS, bulbar or spinal will take part of the cuasi-experimental study and they will be divided into two groups: an experimental group (n = 10) and a control group (n = 10). The Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (PIM), the HRV, the quality of life and mood will be measured. The participants of experimental group will conduct 30 inspirations per day, 15 in the morning and 15 in the evening, 5 days per week, through 8 weeks. The resistance of the training in the experimental group will be increase acording to the PIM measured at the first visit. During the first week, the resistance will be at 30% of PImax, weeks 2 and 3 at 40%, weeks 4 and 5 at 50% and the last 3 weeks at 60%. After 8 weeks, all participants will fill up again all scales and post training measurements will be taken.
Effect of Nitrous Oxide on EEG
Nitrous OxideElectroencephalography2 moreOur recent preclinical observations suggest that monitoring of slow electroencephalogram (EEG) oscillations may be used to predict the efficacy of rapid-acting antidepressants such as ketamine or nitrous oxide. In this project we will carry out critical clinical research on healthy volunteers and study the effects of nitrous oxide on EEG. Results will be used for the design of clinical trials on depressed individuals. The project will be done in collaboration between neuroscientists at the University of Helsinki and clinicians at the Tampere University Hospital.
Single Ascending Dose and Multiple Ascending Dose Study of Voriconazole Inhalation Powder in Healthy...
HealthyThis is a Phase 1 (healthy adult volunteers), 2-part, double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetic (PK) profiles of escalating single doses of Voriconazole Inhalation Powder versus placebo (SAD part) and escalating multiple doses of Voriconazole Inhalation Powder versus placebo (MAD part). SAD part will be initiated first and includes a sentinel design. MAD part will not utilize a sentinel design and will be initiated once the lowest doses from SAD part are deemed safe.
Explorative Clinical Investigation to Investigate the Ability of PreciseInhale to Direct Regional...
Nebulizers and VaporizersThis is a single site, open label, 4-inhalation sessions, explorative clinical investigation to investigate the ability of PreciseInhale to direct regional lung targeting and reduce the degree of throat deposition and subsequent gastrointestinal absorption of test drug substances in healthy volunteers after inhalation of test drug substances via the PreciseInhale system. The study will include a screening visit, 8 consecutive treatment visits and a follow-up telephone call 3-5 days after the last inhalation session. There will be a screening period of up to 35 days and an at least 1-week washout between treatments.
Effects of Preoperative Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) in Obese Women Undergoing Open Bariatric...
Preoperative Inspiratory Muscular TrainingBariatric Surgery3 moreOBJECTIVE: to determine whether preoperative inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is able to attenuate the impact of surgical trauma on the respiratory muscle strength, in the lung volumes and diaphragmatic excursion in obese women undergoing open bariatric surgery. Therefore, the hypothesis of the present study was that preoperative IMT is able to attenuate the negative effects of surgical trauma on the respiratory muscle strength, in the lung volumes and diaphragmatic excursion, thus reducing the risk of PPC, in obese patients undergoing open bariatric surgery. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Meridional Hospital, Cariacica/ES, Brazil. SUBJECTS: Thirty-two obese women undergoing elective open bariatric surgery were randomly assigned to receive preoperative inspiratory muscle training (IMT group) or usual care (control group). MAIN MEASURES: Respiratory muscle strength (maximal inspiratory pressure - MIP and maximal expiratory pressure - MEP), lung volumes and diaphragmatic excursion.