Current Research Studies
Effects of High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training on Cardiorenal and Vascular Function in Youth and Young Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
IMST
What is the goal of the study?
This is a single-blinded trial of high-resistance, short-duration inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) vs. sham (or simulated) training for three months in people with or at risk for Type 2 Diabetes. IMST is a novel lifestyle intervention involving 30 inhalations into a device that provides resistance, and trains your respiratory system to be stronger. It requires only ~5 min/day and is thus ideal for youth with Type-II Diabetes. We seek to assess changes in casual and 24-hr blood pressure, endothelial (the cells inside veins) function, as well as kidney function and arterial stiffness after 3 months of IMST vs. sham training.
Who can participate in the study?
Please contact the study team listed below to learn more.