Could a simple breathing workout boost heart failure Patients' stamina?

NCT ID NCT07672041

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Nacional Andres Bello Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new type of breathing muscle training for people with heart failure. 108 participants will either do the new breathing exercise, a standard one, or usual care for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure if it improves exercise capacity, breathing strength, and quality of life.

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 training with tapered resistive load (POWERbreathe KH2 device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a more effective breathing exercise technique to help heart failure patients breathe easier, exercise more, and feel better day-to-day.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 108 participants, so results may not apply to all heart failure patients. The training requires consistent effort, and benefits may be modest or no better than standard breathing exercises.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centro de Salud Sports Medicina Deportiva

Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, 2372067, Chile

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