Can a breathing device ease back pain and boost lung power in obesity?
NCT ID NCT07320469
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether adding a breathing muscle trainer to aerobic exercise helps adults with obesity and chronic low back pain. Forty-eight participants will be split into two groups: one using the trainer at a low resistance and one at a higher resistance. Researchers will measure lung function, exercise capacity, pain, and disability before and after six weeks of training.
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 trainer (POWERbreathe device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve breathing, exercise capacity, and reduce pain in people with obesity and chronic low back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, and it has not started yet. The device may not provide meaningful benefits over standard exercise alone.
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