Breathing without drugs: biofeedback trial aims to ease persistent shortness of breath
NCT ID NCT05973513
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This UCLA study tests whether biofeedback—a technique that teaches control over heart rate, breathing, and body temperature—can relieve shortness of breath in people who haven't gotten better with inhalers or pulmonary rehab. Twenty-five adults aged 18–60 with ongoing respiratory symptoms will attend six sessions. The goal is to see if symptoms, mood, sleep, and quality of life improve.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- biofeedback (heart-rate variability training, relaxation, temperature control)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to manage persistent breathing problems and improve quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 25 people and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. It also relies on self-reported improvements.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Natacha Emerson
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States