Sitting or standing? mask or mouthpiece? study tests best way to measure cough strength
NCT ID NCT07631481
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how body posture (sitting vs standing) and the type of device used (face mask vs mouthpiece) affect peak cough flow measurements in 24 healthy adults aged 20-30. Participants performed cough tests in four different setups during a single session. The goal was to see if using a face mask or allowing standing could be a reliable alternative when standard seated mouthpiece testing is not possible.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more flexible and reliable ways to measure cough strength in patients who cannot sit upright or use a mouthpiece.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy young adults only. Results may not apply to patients with lung disease or other conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, 1180, Belgium