Breath training may unlock secrets of exercise fatigue

NCT ID NCT07103291

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether 5 weeks of breathing endurance training using a special device can reduce breathlessness and improve exercise performance in healthy athletes. Researchers will compare real training to a sham version in 32 cyclists or triathletes. The goal is to understand how breathing exercises affect the brain and muscles, which could later help people with lung problems.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: respiratory muscle endurance training using the BreathWayBetter device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help personalize breathing training for athletes and people with lung conditions, improving exercise tolerance.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study in healthy adults only, so results may not apply to patients. The sham group may also show some benefit, making it hard to prove the real effect.

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Locations

St. Paul's Hospital
RECRUITING

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada

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