Efficacy of home-based inspiratory muscle training in patients post-covid-19: Protocol for a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Current evidence suggests the emergence of a novel syndrome (long COVID syndrome) due to sequels and persistent COVID-19 symptoms. Respiratory muscle training improves respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, diaphragm thickness, and dyspnea, especially in patients with decreased respiratory muscle strength. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a protocol for home-based inspiratory muscle training to improve respiratory muscle strength, dyspnea, and quality of life of patients post-COVID-19.

Methods and analyses

This randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial will be conducted at the Instituto de Medicina Tropical of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil). Sample size will be determined using maximal inspiratory pressure

SUBMITTER: Goncalo Silva GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10159136 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature