Breathing easy in late pregnancy: study tests two simple techniques
NCT ID NCT07365163
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared deep breathing exercises and a device called an incentive spirometer to see which better relieves shortness of breath and improves walking ability in women during the last three months of pregnancy. Thirty-six pregnant women participated, each doing one of the two breathing techniques under supervision. The goal was to find a safe, non-drug way to help pregnant women breathe more comfortably and stay active.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- deep breathing exercises and volume-oriented incentive spirometry
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple breathing exercises or a spirometry device can help pregnant women breathe easier and feel less tired in late pregnancy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The interventions are low-risk, but the benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan