Breathe better, run faster? study tests breathing Warm-Up for athletes

NCT ID NCT07445269

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hitit University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a special breathing warm-up can temporarily strengthen the muscles you use to breathe, helping athletes during exercise. About 28 trained athletes aged 14-30 will try three conditions: a breathing warm-up, a fake warm-up, and no warm-up. Researchers will measure breathing muscle strength before, during, and after treadmill running to see how long any benefit lasts.

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 warm-up using a breathing resistance device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple pre-exercise breathing routine to help athletes perform better.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 28 athletes. The placebo effect may explain any benefits, and results may not apply to all sports or non-athletes.

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Locations

Hitit University Faculty of Sport Sciences, Exercise Physiology Laboratory

Çorum, 19030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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