Could a plastic bottle help people with Parkinson's breathe easier and stay steady?
NCT ID NCT07680725
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether a homemade bottle-based breathing device can strengthen the muscles used for exhaling and improve balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's often weakens respiratory muscles, leading to breathing and coughing problems. The trial will measure changes in muscle thickness, breathing strength, and balance in 42 participants who use the device regularly. If successful, this low-cost approach could offer a simple way to manage two common Parkinson's challenges.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bottle positive expiratory pressure (PEP) device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this low-cost breathing exercise could become a simple home therapy to help people with Parkinson's breathe better and reduce fall risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 42 participants. The exercise may not produce meaningful improvements, and results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Marmara University Medical Faculty
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Maltepe, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)
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