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Land- and Water-based Inspiratory Muscle Training in Young Swimmers (IMT) 30 Novel Treatment
Clinical Trial NCT07493837 (IMT) is an interventional study for Sport Performance, Inspiratory Muscle Training that is recruiting. It started on 1 March 2026 with plans to enroll 30 participants. Led by Ondokuz Mayıs University, it is expected to complete by 1 July 2026. The latest data from ClinicalTrials.gov was last updated on 25 March 2026.
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of four weeks of land- and water-based inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on performance and selected physiological variables in young swimmers. A total of 30 competitive swimmers (22 males and 8 females), who have been training regularly for at least two years, will be voluntarily recruited and assigned to three groups: Land + IMT, Swimming + IMT, and Water + IMT. T...Show More
Official Title
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Performance in Young Swimmers: a Comparison of Land- and Water-based Applications
Conditions
Sport PerformanceInspiratory Muscle TrainingPublications
Scientific articles and research papers published about this clinical trial:Other Study IDs
- IMT
- OMU KAEK 2025/223
NCT ID Number
Start Date (Actual)
2026-03-01
Last Update Posted
2026-03-25
Completion Date (Estimated)
2026-07-01
Enrollment (Estimated)
30
Study Type
Interventional
PHASE
N/A
Status
Recruiting
Keywords
Young swimmers
inspiratory muscle training
swimming performance
inspiratory muscle training
swimming performance
Primary Purpose
Other
Design Allocation
Randomized
Interventional Model
Parallel
Masking
None (Open Label)
Arms / Interventions
| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
ExperimentalLand-Based IMT Group Participants in this group will perform inspiratory muscle training using a PowerBreathe device on land, in addition to their regular swimming and land-based training routines. | Land-Based Inspiratory Muscle Training Participants allocated to this group will perform inspiratory muscle training on land using a PowerBreathe device in addition to their regular swimming and land-based training routines. The intervention will be performed 5 days per week for 4 weeks, with 2 sets of 30 breaths at an intensity of 40% of maximal inspiratory pressure. The training load will be progressively increased weekly. |
ExperimentalSwimming-Based IMT Group Participants in this group will perform inspiratory muscle training during the warm-up period of pool training while swimming on their back using a PowerBreathe device, in addition to their regular swimming and land-based training routines. | Swimming-Based Inspiratory Muscle Training Participants allocated to this group will perform inspiratory muscle training during the warm-up period of pool training while swimming on their back using a PowerBreathe device, in addition to their regular swimming and land-based training routines. The intervention will be performed 5 days per week for 4 weeks, with a total of 60 controlled breaths. The training load will be progressively increased weekly. |
ExperimentalWater-Based Static IMT Group Participants in this group will perform inspiratory muscle training in the water in a static position, with the body immersed and the head above water, while standing with feet supported against the pool wall, in addition to their regular swimming and land-based training routines | Water-Based Static Inspiratory Muscle Training Participants allocated to this group will perform inspiratory muscle training in water in a static position, with the body immersed up to the neck and the head above water, while the feet are supported against the pool wall. The intervention will be performed using a PowerBreathe device in addition to regular swimming and land-based training routines, 5 days per week for 4 weeks, with 2 sets of 30 breaths at an inten...Show More |
Primary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) | VO₂max will be assessed during a cardiopulmonary exercise test as an indicator of aerobic performance capacity. | Before and after 4 weeks of intervention |
100 m Time Trial | The 100 m time trial is a performance test that measures the time required to complete a 100-meter swim at maximal effort. | Before and after 4 weeks of intervention |
200 m Time Trial | The 200 m time trial is a performance test that measures the time required to complete a 100-meter swim at maximal effort. | Before and after 4 weeks of intervention |
Stroke Rate | Stroke rate is the number of stroke cycles performed per unit of time during swimming, usually expressed as cycles or strokes per minute. | Before and after 4 weeks of intervention |
FEV1/FVC | The FEV1/FVC ratio is a number that represents the percentage of patient lung capacity patient is able to exhale in one second. | Before and after 4 weeks of intervention |
FEV1 | This is the amount of air with pulmonary function test that the patient can force out of their lungs in one second. | Before and after 4 weeks of intervention |
FVC | This is the greatest total amount of air patient can forcefully breathe out after breathing in as deeply as possible. | Before and after 4 weeks of intervention |
PEF | Peak expiratory flow is the highest flow achieved during a forceful expiration initiated after a full inspiration. | Before and after 4 weeks of intervention |
MIP | Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) is the highest pressure generated during a maximal inspiratory effort against an occluded airway. | Before and after 4 weeks of intervention |
MEP | Maximal expiratory pressure is the highest pressure generated during a maximal expiratory effort against an occluded airway. | Before and after 4 weeks of intervention |
Participation Assistant
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Ages
Child, Adult
Minimum Age
13 Years
Eligible Sexes
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Young competitive swimmers aged between 13 and 18 years.
Regular participation in swimming training for at least 2 years.
Participation in routine training consisting of approximately 20 hours/week of pool training and 8 hours/week of land training.
Being medically fit to participate in swimming training and inspiratory muscle training.
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Presence of any acute or chronic respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorder that may affect exercise performance or respiratory function.
Current upper or lower respiratory tract infection at the time of assessment or intervention.
Use of medication that may affect respiratory or exercise performance.
Ondokuz Mayıs UniversityStudy Responsible Party
Bilgehan Melikşah Çaloğlu, Principal Investigator, Principal Investigator, Ondokuz Mayıs University
Study Central Contact
Contact: Bilgehan M Çaloğlu, MSc, +905455236037, [email protected]
1 Study Locations in 1 Countries
Atakum
Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Atakum, 55200, Turkey (Türkiye)
Özgür Bostancı, Prof. Dr., Contact, +905426936318, [email protected]
Recruiting