Intercostal Mobilization and Respiratory Outcomes
This cross-sectional study was planned to investigate the effects of intercostal mobilization on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function parameters, and performance in the ascending speed shuttle walking test. The study will be conducted in a prospective, randomized, controlled and double-blind design. A total
| Condition(s) | Healthy Volunteers |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | This cross-sectional study was planned to investigate the effects of intercostal mobilization on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function parameters, and performance in the ascending speed shuttle walking test. The study will be conducted in a prospective, randomized, controlled and double-blind design. A total of 90 healthy volunteers aged between 18-30 years with a sedentary lifestyle will be included in the study. The individuals will be divided into 3 groups as Intercostal Mobilization Group (n=30), Sham Application Group (n=30) and Control Group (n=30) by simple randomization. Sociodemographic Data Form, Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire, Pulmonary Function Test, Respiratory Muscle Strength Measurement (MIP/MEP), Incremental Shuttle Walking Test will be applied to the individual |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Be between 18 and 30 years old, * Have a sedentary lifestyle, * Be willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological, orthopedic, or cardiopulmonary disease that could affect respiratory function, * Refusal to participate in the study |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Abant Izzet Baysal University |
| Locations | Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) |
| Start date | 2025-10-15 |
| NCT ID | NCT07352722 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07352722 |