Effects of IMT on Cardiopulmonary Endurance and Functional Mobility in KOA
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- Are you between 40 and 65 years old?
Source: NCT07738627, who can take part
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- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT07738627
- Record updated
- 27 August 2026
- Original description
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether adding Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) to the usual treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis improves their cardiopulmonary endurance and functional mobility more than standard care alone.Read full original descriptionShow less
Inspiratory Muscle Training as an Adjunct to Standard Care: Effects on Cardiopulmonary Endurance and Functional Mobility in Knee Osteoarthritis
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether adding Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) to the usual treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis improves their cardiopulmonary endurance and functional mobility more than standard care alone.
Inclusion: Age 40-65 years; Male and Female participants; Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis; Diagnosed according to American College of Rheumatology criteria; Kellgren and Lawrence Grade II-III; Able to walk independently; Willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Intra-articular corticosteroid injection within last 3 months; Lower limb trauma or surgery history; Planned surgery during study period; Severe cardiovascular disease; Severe pulmonary disease; Neurological disorders; Psychological disorders; Participation in structured physical activity programs; Hyaluronic acid injection within last 6 months.