Breathe easy? UCLA study tests if a simple breathing device can calm your mind and body.

NCT ID NCT06920407

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being Respiratory Aspiration

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

UCLA School of Nursing, Factor Bldg, 700 Tiverton Dr

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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