Can a simple breathing device help bronchiectasis patients breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT07317531
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether adding expiratory muscle training (using a handheld device) to standard pulmonary rehabilitation can improve lung function, breathing strength, and exercise capacity in adults with bronchiectasis. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to rehab alone or rehab plus the device. Outcomes include walking distance, breathing tests, cough strength, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- expiratory muscle training device (PowerBreathe EX1)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to boost breathing strength and daily function for people with bronchiectasis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (40 people) that hasn't started yet. Results may not apply to everyone, and the added benefit of the device over standard rehab alone is uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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