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NCT02709941 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Sleep-related Breathing Disorders

A NA study, sponsored by University of Arizona.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
25
Enrollment target

NCT02709941: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Arizona.

NCT02709941 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Arizona. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02709941, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Arizona.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
25 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of the current study is to investigate the effects of a novel breathing training, called inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST), on sleep patterns, breathing and blood pressure for patients diagnosed with mild, moderate and severe sleep apnea.

Primary Outcome

Blood pressure measured with blood pressure cuff and syphygmomanometer via standard auscultation technique.

Interventions

  • OTHER Placebo
  • OTHER Inspiratory muscle strength training

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 25 participants
Start Date 2016-03
Est. Completion 2017-10
Phase NA
University of Arizona

349 total trials

What the finished NCT02709941 record still lists

NCT02709941 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 25 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT02709941 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02709941 about?

NCT02709941 is a clinical study titled "Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Sleep-related Breathing Disorders". The purpose of the current study is to investigate the effects of a novel breathing training, called inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST), on sleep patterns, breathing and blood pressure for patients diagnosed with mild, moderate and severe sleep apnea.

What is the current status of trial NCT02709941?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2016-03. Estimated completion is 2017-10.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02709941?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), Inspiratory muscle strength training (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02709941?

This trial is sponsored by University of Arizona, which has 349 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02709941's enrollment target sits among peer trials

25 1712th of 2000 higher than 265 of 2,000 other NA trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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