Inspiratory muscle training and exercise goal setting to improve functional ability and relieve the symptoms of dyspnoea in advanced cancer patients

ISRCTN ISRCTN30501538
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN30501538
Secondary identifying numbers EHSDYSPNOEA
Submission date
18/12/2013
Registration date
11/04/2014
Last edited
13/04/2017
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/trials/a-study-looking-breathing-exercises-relieve-breathlessness-caused-by-advanced-cancer

Contact information

Dr Heidi Sowter
Scientific

EHS Faculty
University of Derby
Derby
DE221GB
United Kingdom

Phone +44 1332 590500
Email h.sowter@derby.ac.uk

Study information

Study designPilot randomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designNon randomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Other
Study typeQuality of life
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleA pilot study to investigate whether inspiratory muscle training and exercise goal setting can improve functional ability and relieve the symptoms of dyspnoea in advanced cancer patients
Study objectivesInspiratory muscle training alongside exercise goal setting will relieve symptoms of dyspnoea for advanced cancer patients.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedCancer/dyspnoea
InterventionParticipants are randomised to two groups:
1. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and goal setting diary:
An 8 week course of self-directed IMT and exercise. Measurements at weeks 1 and 8: 6MWT, inspiratory muscle pressure, spirometry and a questionnaire relating to dyspnoea symptoms.
2. Control group: Do not receive IMT. Offered breathing control techniques and goal setting advice after they have completed their 8 week measurements.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure1. Functional ability as assessed by the 6-minute walk test (6MWT)
2. Relief of dyspnea symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as assessed by the St. George’s Respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ)

These are measured at week 1 and week 8.
Secondary outcome measures1. Change in spirometry measurements
2. Maximal inspiratory mouth pressure (MIP) can be assessed using the IMT devices or using a handheld respiratory pressure meter
3. Feasibility of the intervention will be assessed by monitoring compliance with the self-directed IMT/exercise logged in the weekly diaries and from any pertinent qualitative data gathered from focus groups

These are measured at week 1 and week 8.
Overall study start date01/03/2014
Completion date01/07/2014

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexBoth
Target number of participants40
Key inclusion criteria1. Aged 16 or above
2. Diagnosed with any type of cancer for which they are having palliative treatment or have ended treatment
3. Showing symptoms of dyspnea (including exertional) as assessed by their physician
4. Ability to engage in gentle exercise
Key exclusion criteria1. Patients who have had recent thoracic surgery
2. Patients with mental incapacity unable to give informed consent
3. Patients unable to understand verbal and written information in English
4. Patients who have co-existing moderate or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
5. Patients on active treatment for cancer
6. Patients undergoing radical treatment with curative intent
Date of first enrolment01/03/2014
Date of final enrolment01/07/2014

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

EHS Faculty
Derby
DE221GB
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

University of Derby (UK)
Not defined

Kedleston Road
Derby
DE221GB
United Kingdom

Phone +44 1332 590500
Email h.sowter@derby.ac.uk
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Funders

Funder type

University/education

University of Derby (UK)

No information available

Royal Derby Hospital (UK) - Lung cancer and mesothelioma Derby account

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Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Editorial Notes

13/04/2017: No publications found in PubMed, verifying study status with principal investigator