Breathing workout may give blood sugar a quick boost

NCT ID NCT07095179

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Taiwan Normal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special breathing exercise, called intermittent inspiratory muscle training, can have an immediate effect on blood sugar, heart rate, and blood vessel stiffness. Researchers will compare this breathing workout to normal breathing in 48 healthy, obese, and type 2 diabetic adults aged 20 to 45. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can quickly improve metabolic and vascular health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Intermittent inspiratory muscle training (a breathing exercise using a device that makes you work harder to inhale)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help manage blood sugar and improve blood vessel health.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study (48 people) looking at immediate effects only. It may not lead to any lasting benefit or work in real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EUPNEA INTERMITTENT INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING

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