New breathing training aims to boost cough strength in ALS patients
NCT ID NCT05913882
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two types of breathing exercises together in people with ALS. The goal is to see if these exercises can improve cough strength and breathing, and reduce shortness of breath. Up to 34 people with ALS will participate, and the study also looks at how the exercises affect quality of life for both patients and caregivers.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 34 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. A diagnosis of probable or definite ALS in accordance with the Revisited El-Escorial Criteria. 2. Disease duration from symptom onset of ≤ 2 years, 3. Lung volume recruitment and expiratory muscle strength training naïve, 4. Reduced peak cough flow (% predicted for age and gender). Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of stroke, head and neck cancer or other concomitant disorder that might contribute to dysphagia or respiratory impairment. 2. Use of prescription cough assist or non-invasive volume ventilation devices. 3. Enrollment in another research investigation that might impact cough or respiratory function. 4. Diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia or advanced cognitive impairment. 5. Tracheostomy placement/Use of invasive mechanical ventilation. 6. Contraindications for respiratory training (i.e., history of pneumothorax, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
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Locations
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Nova Southeastern University
RECRUITINGFort Lauderdale, Florida, 33314, United States
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