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Inspiratory muscle training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: structural adaptation and physiologic outcomes.

PMID 12406842 (2002): inspiratory muscle training, breathing — Time to exhaustion (study note for endurance athletes).

Last updated/Feb 23, 2026, 10:34 PM

Study note • PMID 12406842

Inspiratory muscle training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: structural adaptation and physiologic outcomes.

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine2002 • DOI 10.1164/rccm.200202-075OC
Evidence C65/100
Action 2: Consider

Worth trying if it fits your goal and context.

ELI5

In plain language

The present study was aimed at evaluating the effects of a specific inspiratory muscle training protocol on the structure of inspiratory muscles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (randomized trial; participants).

The abstract suggests a positive effect on Time to exhaustion under the tested conditions. Treat this as a signal, not a guarantee; confirm methods and context in the full paper.

Takeaways

What the abstract suggests

  • Study question: The present study was aimed at evaluating the effects of a specific inspiratory muscle training protocol on the structure of inspiratory muscles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • The abstract suggests a positive effect on Time to exhaustion under the tested conditions.
  • Population: participants.
  • Protocol cues (title/abstract): 30 minutes.

Protocol

Protocol (as reported)

  • Intervention/exposure: inspiratory muscle training, breathing.
  • Dose/time/duration cues in abstract/title: 30 minutes.
  • Outcomes: Time to exhaustion.
  • Replication note: abstracts often omit adherence and timing; confirm details before changing training or supplementation.

Fit

Who it helps, and who should skip it

Who it helps

  • Athletes similar to the study population (participants) working on breathing.
  • Athletes who can measure Time to exhaustion with a repeatable workout or time-trial effort.

Who should skip

  • If you have symptoms or conditions that make the intervention risky, get professional guidance.
  • If you’re near race day and can’t safely test, defer the experiment.

Methods

What the study actually did

  • Design: randomized trial.
  • Population: participants.
  • Outcomes measured: Time to exhaustion.
  • Protocol cues mentioned: 30 minutes.
  • Source: PubMed PMID 12406842 (2002) — American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine.

Results excerpt

What the abstract reports

No changes were observed in the control muscle.

Note: excerpts are short; for full context, read the paper.

Limits

Limitations & bias

  • Abstract-only summaries can miss critical details (population, protocol, adherence, and context).
  • Single studies often don’t generalize to your event, history, and training load; treat results as a starting point.
  • If your context differs (elite vs recreational; cycling vs running), adjust expectations and be conservative.
  • This is performance information, not medical advice.

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