Breathing workouts may rebuild chest muscles after stroke
NCT ID NCT07206641
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether inspiratory (breathing) exercises can increase the thickness of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles in people who have had a stroke. Thirty-five participants will do breathing exercises for 4 weeks, with muscle thickness measured by ultrasound at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and again at 8 weeks. The goal is to see if these exercises improve muscle strength and balance.
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Active substance
inspiratory muscle strengthening exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple breathing exercises improve respiratory muscle strength and balance in stroke survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. It measures muscle thickness, not long-term outcomes.
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Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Istanbul, Maltepe 34854
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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