Breathing muscle training for ALS patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special breathing exercise called Lung Insufflation Capacity (LIC) training can help people with ALS maintain or improve their breathing muscle strength. Participants must be age 20 or older, have a confirmed ALS diagnosis, and not be using a breathing machine at the start of the training.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with ALS by a neurologist using standard criteria
- You are not using a noninvasive ventilator (NIV) or have a tracheostomy
- You can do the study tests and give your consent to participate
- You do not have other serious lung diseases like COPD or lung scarring
- You do not have uncontrolled heart problems or serious infections
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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