Balloon blowing vs bubble PEP: which fun exercise helps kids with pneumonia?

NCT ID NCT07578870

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two simple breathing exercises—balloon blowing and bubble PEP—in 40 children aged 6 to 12 with pneumonia. The goal is to see which one improves oxygen levels and reduces shortness of breath better, and which kids enjoy more. Both are non-drug therapies done daily for one week.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Balloon Blowing Therapy and Bubble PEP (breathing exercises using devices)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that simple, fun breathing exercises help children with pneumonia breathe easier and feel better.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The exercises may not improve oxygen levels significantly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PNEUMONIA IN CHILDREN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gulab Devi Chest Hospital Lahore
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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