Simple breathing workout may boost heart health

NCT ID NCT05632614

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a breathing muscle training device could improve blood flow in the hearts of people with coronary artery disease. Forty participants used the device daily for six weeks. Researchers compared high-intensity versus low-intensity training to see if it increased coronary blood flow.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

POWERbreathe KHP2 inspiratory muscle training device

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve heart blood flow in people with coronary artery disease.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the breathing exercises might not improve blood flow as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Ottawa Heart Institute

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 1J7, Canada