Can breathing training help people with lung blood pressure?
NCT ID NCT03102294
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether 8 weeks of inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises using a device) could improve exercise capacity in 32 people with pulmonary hypertension. Participants were randomly assigned to either active training or a placebo version. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could help them walk farther and breathe easier.
What this could mean
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Active substance
inspiratory muscle training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple breathing exercise program to help people with pulmonary hypertension walk farther and feel less breathless.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants. The training may not lead to meaningful improvements for everyone, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Locations
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SEFICE - Setor de Função Pulmonar e Fisiologia Clínica do Exercício
São Paulo, São Paul, 04127000, Brazil