Effects of Expiratory Muscle Training Added to Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Bronchiectasis
Key facts
- Where
- Istanbul, TürkiyeSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 70 years old?
Source: NCT07317531, who can take part
Where in Türkiye
- Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Physiotherapy and RehabilitationIstanbul, TürkiyeContact: reyhan kaygusuz benli, Assist ProfNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- Istanbul Demiroglu Bilim University
- Trial code
- NCT07317531
- Record updated
- 5 January 2026
- Original description
This randomized, single-blind, parallel-group controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of expiratory muscle training added to standard pulmonary rehabilitation on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, cough effectiveness, exercise capacity, dyspnea perception, and quality of life in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Eligible patients aged 18-70 years with stable disease will be randomly assigned to either a pulmonary rehabilitation-only group or a pulmonary rehabilitation combined with expiratory muscle training group. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the intervention period.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Expiratory Muscle Training Added to Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity in Patients With Bronchiectasis
This randomized, single-blind, parallel-group controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of expiratory muscle training added to standard pulmonary rehabilitation on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, cough effectiveness, exercise capacity, dyspnea perception, and quality of life in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Eligible patients aged 18-70 years with stable disease will be randomly assigned to either a pulmonary rehabilitation-only group or a pulmonary rehabilitation combined with expiratory muscle training group. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the intervention period.
Inclusion: Age between 18 and 70 years; Clinical diagnosis of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis; Stable disease status; Follow-up at the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit of University of Health Sciences Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital; Ability to understand and comply with the study procedures; Provided written informed consent.
Exclusion: Presence of severe cardiac, neurological, or orthopedic diseases that may interfere with exercise training; Cognitive impairment, lack of cooperation, or communication difficulties; Any medical condition contraindicating participation in pulmonary rehabilitation or expiratory muscle training; Acute exacerbation within the last 3 months; Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis-related bronchiectasis.