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First received: May 22, 2023

Clinical Trial: Combined Respiratory Training in Persons With ALS

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: ALS

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Combined Respiratory Training to Improve Pulmonary and Cough Function in Persons With ALS

Brief Summary: The goal of this interventional trial is to learn about lung volume recruitment (LVR) and expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) in a total of up to 39 patients diagnosed with ALS.The following aims will be addressed:Determine the impact of combined LVR and EMST on cough strength and respiratory function in individuals with ALS.Determine the impact of combined LVR and EMST on patient-reported dyspnea and bulbar impairment.Describe the effect of combined LVR and EMST on patient- and caregiver reported burden…

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