The Effect of Inspiratory Exercises on Diaphragm and Intercostal Muscle Thickness in Stroke Patients

Brief summary (registry, in English)

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of inspiratory muscle strengthening exercises on bilateral parasternal intercostal muscle thickness and bilateral diaphragm muscle thickness in stroke patients and to present new data on whether the possible effect on the affected side can be associated with changes in respiratory parameters. Furthermore, as previous literature has shown that 4-week exercise programs are more effective than \>6-week exercise programs, an interim assessment is planned for the second week of treatment in this study to evaluate shorter-term changes. Four weeks after completion of the exercise program (in the 8th week), patients will be re-evaluated to track potential short-term effects.

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• Study type: Observational
• Planned participants: 35
• From 1 Dec 2025 to the primary completion date, 1 Dec 2026
• 1 site in 1 country
• Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who the study is looking for

Age in the registry: 18 years to 65 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

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