Inspiratory Muscle Rehab for Childhood Obesity and Asthma

Inspiratory Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Children With Obesity and Asthma

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Pediatric Obesity Pediatric Asthma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
8 – 17
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
Duke University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for children aged 8 to 17 with obesity and asthma. Participants will use inspiratory muscle rehabilitation to help with breathing and get more active over 8 weeks.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking AlbuterolInhaled steroid
Rules you out Progressive neurological disordersProgressive neuromuscular disordersChronic O2 therapy

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 8 and 17 years old.
  • I have obesity.
  • I have been diagnosed with mild asthma.
  • I can access the internet and have a smart device or computer.
  • I have a caregiver who supports me in my participation.
  • I can speak and read English.
  • I am currently taking prescription medicine for asthma.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have been intubated for asthma before.
  • I am currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
  • I have an FEV1 less than 50% of predicted.
  • I have had lung surgery in the past two years.
  • I have had a pulmonary embolism in the past two years.
  • I have had any lung collapse in the past 12 months.
  • I have current undiagnosed chest pain.
  • I cannot complete baseline measurements as judged by the study team.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This is a single-center, randomized, SHAM-controlled, parallel assignment, double-masked,8-week interventional study among children aged 8-17 years (not yet 18 years old) of age with obesity and asthma. (n=60), recruited from Duke Health Center Creekstone, to test the effectiveness of inspiratory muscle rehabilitation (IMR) as an acceptable add-on intervention to reduce dyspnea (feeling short-of-b…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Documented informed consent from legal guardian and assent from participant as appropriate. * Children 8 to 17 years of age with obesity (BMI ≥ 95th percentile for age and sex) and mild asthma. * Participants (or parent/guardian) must have access to the internet and an approve…
Contacts

Veronica Carrion, BS

9197041523

vmp19@duke.edu

CONTACT

Jasong Lang, MD

9196843364

jason.lang@duke.edu

CONTACT