Breathing trick could give volleyball players an edge
NCT ID NCT07763002
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether one session of inspiratory muscle training—using a POWERbreathe device that adds resistance to breathing—can improve exercise capacity, muscle oxygenation, balance, and agility in elite male volleyball players aged 18 to 25. Thirty players will be randomly assigned to either perform 60 resisted breaths during a throwing drill or to a control group that does no training. Both groups will complete tests of walking capacity, balance, and agility before and after the session to see if the breathing exercise makes a difference.
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 using a POWERbreathe device, involving 60 resisted breaths at 50% of maximal inspiratory pressure during a sport-specific throwing drill.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple breathing exercise could offer a quick, drug-free way to boost athletic performance and recovery in volleyball and similar sports.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-session study in a specific group (young male elite volleyball players), so results may not apply to other athletes or to long-term training. The effects are measured immediately and may not translate to real-game performance.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Çankaya 06490
RECRUITINGAnkara, Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)
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