Breathe easy? UCLA study tests if a simple breathing device can calm your mind and body.
NCT ID NCT06920407
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study from UCLA is testing whether daily breathing exercises using a special device (called inspiratory muscle training) can improve mental and physical well-being. 150 healthy adults will be split into three groups: one using high-resistance breathing, one using low-resistance (sham), and one just tracking health data. The goal is to see if these exercises lead to lasting relaxation and better body awareness.
What this could mean
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Active substance
breathing training device (PowerBreathe IMT K3)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to reduce stress and improve relaxation for healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. The effects may be small or not last, and the sham group also does breathing exercises, so the real benefit of high resistance is uncertain.
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UCLA School of Nursing, Factor Bldg, 700 Tiverton Dr
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States