Simple chest exercises may boost lung health in young smokers
NCT ID NCT07488741
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether specific chest exercises can improve breathing, chest expansion, and exercise capacity in university students who smoke. Thirty smokers aged 18-24 will be split into two groups: one doing chest PNF techniques and the other doing chest mobility exercises. Researchers will measure lung function, shortness of breath, and fitness levels before and after the program.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- chest PNF techniques and chest mobility exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these simple exercises could offer a drug-free way to improve lung function and exercise capacity in young smokers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. The exercises may not produce meaningful improvements, and results may not apply to older or heavier smokers.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yalova University
RECRUITINGYalova, Yalova, Turkey (Türkiye)
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