Breathing exercises plus exercise may boost health in obesity
NCT ID NCT06280183
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding special breathing training to aerobic exercise helps people with obesity. 45 adults aged 25-60 with a BMI between 30-40 took part. The goal was to see if this combination improves body composition, heart health, breathing, and exercise ability.
What this could mean
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Active substance
functional inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises combined with aerobic exercise)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve breathing, exercise capacity, and overall health in people with obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is not a treatment for obesity itself, only a way to ease related symptoms.
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Locations
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Biruni University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)