Breathe away back pain? new study tests simple exercise

NCT ID NCT06958744

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether special breathing exercises (functional inspiratory muscle training) can improve diaphragm function, core stability, and pain in people with chronic non-specific low back pain. Forty adults with back pain lasting at least 3 months took part. The training used a device called Powerbreath to strengthen breathing muscles through dynamic exercises. Researchers measured diaphragm thickness, pain levels, and chest expansion to see if this approach helps.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training (breathing exercises with a Powerbreath device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce chronic low back pain and improve core strength.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or not last long.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculity of Health Sciences, Uskudar University

Istanbul, Ümraniye, 34764, Turkey (Türkiye)

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