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Combined Inspiratory Muscle Training and Functional High-Intensity Interval Training in Boys With Obesity

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Sponsor: Gümüşhane Universıty

Conditions: Obesity & Overweight, Childhood Obesity

Interventions: Inspiratory Muscle Training, Functional High-Intensity Interval Training

Countries: Turkey (Türkiye)

Childhood obesity is associated with reduced cardiorespiratory fitness, impaired exercise tolerance, and altered respiratory mechanics. This randomized controlled trial investigated whether combining inspiratory muscle training with functional high-intensity interval training improves diaphragm morphology, respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, aerobic fitness, and functional exercise capacity in boys with obesity. Fifty boys aged 10-12 years were randomly assigned to six weeks of combined inspiratory muscle training and functional high-intensity interval training or usual activity.

Eligibility overview

Sex: MALE

Age: 10 Years to 12 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male sex.
* Age 10-12 years.

  \*Obesity according to World Health Organization age- and sex-specific BMI reference criteria.
* No regular participation in structured exercise training during the preceding six months.
* Medical clearance to participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed cardiovascular, neuromuscular, orthopaedic, or metabolic conditions that could interfere with exercise participation.
* Chronic respiratory disease, including asthma requiring regular medication.
* Impaired pulmonary function defined as FEV₁/FVC \<75%.

  \*Upper respiratory tract infection within the preceding two weeks.
* Medication use that could affect respiratory function or exercise capacity.
* Previous thoracic surgery.
* Inability to complete the testing procedures.

Locations (1)

Trabzon, Gümüşhane Province, Turkey (Türkiye)