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Fight smarter, not harder: breathing retraining may boost combat Athletes' balance and power

NCT ID NCT07717801

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether combat sport athletes (like boxers and judo fighters) have dysfunctional breathing patterns that hurt their core stability and balance. Researchers will test if a single session of diaphragmatic breathing retraining can improve breathing, diaphragm function, core endurance, agility, and postural control. The trial involves 60 athletes aged 18-50 with at least 2 years of training experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
diaphragmatic breathing retraining
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way for combat athletes to improve breathing, balance, and performance.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The benefits may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to all athletes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 50 years. * Currently participating regularly in combat sports, such as taekwondo, boxing, judo, karate, jiu-jitsu, or similar sports, with at least 2 years of training experience. * Training at least 3 times per week. Exclusion Criteria: * Current or major musculoskeletal injury within the past year that may affect testing or training performance. * History of major thoracic, abdominal, or spinal surgery. * Known cardiopulmonary diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or heart disease; neurological disorders; vestibular dysfunction; or other conditions that may affect balance. * Current or recent pregnancy. * Previous participation in breathing training or respiratory therapy, or current use of medications that may affect respiratory or neuromuscular function. * Inability to complete ultrasound assessment, motion analysis, or exercise testing. * Having a subordinate relationship or conflict of interest with the principal investigator or co-investigators, such as being a supervised student, research assistant, employee, or other related personnel.

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Athletic performance Postural balance Respiratory muscle function

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Locations

  • Department of Physical Therapy, National Cheng Kung University,

    RECRUITING

    Tainan, 701, Taiwan

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