Effects of IMT on Cardiopulmonary Endurance and Functional Mobility in KOA

Sex: All

Ages: 40 Years – 65 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 65

Sponsor: Riphah International University

Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate whether adding Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) to the usual treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis improves their cardiopulmonary endurance and functional mobility more than standard care alone.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 40-65 years * Male and Female participants * Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis * Diagnosed according to American College of Rheumatology criteria * Kellgren and Lawrence Grade II-III * Able to walk independently * Willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in structured physical activity programs * Intra-articular corticosteroid injection within last 3 months * Hyaluronic acid injection within last 6 months * Lower limb trauma or surgery history * Planned surgery during study period * Severe cardiovascular disease * Severe pulmonary disease * Neurological disorders * Psychological disorders

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07738627). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.