Design Paper: The Short- and Long-term Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis—A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial (the Breathe IPF Trial)
Introduction: Pulmonary rehabilitation is beneficial for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) but is often limited by poor adherence. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) may represent a more feasible, home-based alternative. This trial aims to evaluate the short- (8-week) and long-term (56-week) effects of I...