Simple breathing and core exercises may boost stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT06838871

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Sahmyook University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether combining breathing exercises (inspiratory muscle training) with a core-stability maneuver (abdominal drawing-in) improves balance, walking, and lung function in people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months earlier. Twenty participants were assigned to either the combined training or standard rehab alone. The goal is to see if this easy, low-cost approach can help stroke survivors move more safely and breathe better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises) combined with abdominal drawing-in maneuver (core-stability exercise)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost addition to stroke rehab that helps people regain balance and walk better.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The exercises are safe but may not provide major benefits over standard rehab.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BALANCE DEFICITS SUBACUTE STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Zenith Hospital

Seoul, Seoul, 04993, South Korea

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