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| Author/Association: | Wang K, Zeng G-Q, Li R, Luo Y-W, Wang M, Hu Y-H, Xu W-H, Zhou L-Q, Chen R-C, Chen X |
| Title: | Cycle ergometer and inspiratory muscle training offer modest benefit compared with cycle ergometer alone: a comprehensive assessment in stable COPD patients [with consumer summary] |
| Source: | International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017 Sep 6;12:2655-2668 |
| Method: | clinical trial |
| Method Score: | 8/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
| Consumer Summary: | PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY: WHY WAS THE STUDY DONE: Cycle ergometer training (CET) and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) -- the two pulmonary rehabilitation methods have been shown to benefit patients with COPD. But the additional benefit of IMT when given as an adjunct to CET remains unclear. WHAT DID THE RESEARCHERS DO AND FIND: We enrolled and divided 81 COPD patients into three groups: the combined training group received 8 weeks CET+IMT; the CET training group received 8 weeks CET; the control group received 8 weeks free walking. Then we took a comprehensive approach in evaluating the effects of these training sessions. We found that CET+IMT was more effective than CET alone in increasing inspiratory strength, but not the other aspects. Patients with weakened respiratory muscles in the combined training group derived similar effects to those without respiratory muscle weakness after training. Patients with malnutrition and normal nutrition shared the same effects after rehabilitation. WHAT DO THESE RESULTS MEAN: CET+IMT offers modest benefit compared with cycle ergometer alone except in increasing inspiratory muscle strength. Combined training may not bring additional effects in patients with weakened inspiratory muscles. Nutritional status had slight impact on pulmonary rehabilitation. |
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