Brain zaps may ease breathlessness, small study hints
NCT ID NCT05623696
First seen May 23, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a painless magnetic pulse to the front of the brain (rTMS) can reduce the feeling of breathlessness in 21 healthy adults. Participants breathed air with extra carbon dioxide to trigger moderate air hunger. The goal was to see if rTMS over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex lowers breathlessness ratings, which could guide future treatments for people with lung or heart disease.
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Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0BP, United Kingdom
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