Breathing training may slow muscle decline in ALS patients
NCT ID NCT07413718
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise device can help people with ALS maintain the strength of their inspiratory muscles—the muscles that pull air into the lungs. Over 44 participants will do resisted breathing exercises twice daily for 12 weeks, then twice weekly for a year. The goal is to see if this training can slow respiratory decline and improve outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- inspiratory muscle training (a breathing exercise device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help people with ALS keep their breathing muscles stronger for longer, potentially improving survival and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants. The training may not slow breathing decline enough to make a real difference, and results may not apply to all ALS patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ADELA Gipuzkoa
RECRUITINGDonostia / San Sebastian, Gipuzka, 20015, Spain