Masked effort: study reveals how facemask resistance impacts exercise in lung patients
NCT ID NCT05633017
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how breathing through a facemask-like resistance affects exercise in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 52 volunteers walked on a treadmill with and without added resistance to measure shortness of breath and effort. The goal was to understand how facemasks impact exercise perception and performance in people with lung conditions.
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John Muir Health
Pleasant Hill, California, 94523, United States