Breathing workouts may boost exercise in heart failure patients

NCT ID NCT06510231

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special breathing exercise program, called inspiratory muscle training, can improve how well the breathing muscles work during exercise in people with heart failure. Researchers will measure blood flow to breathing and leg muscles, and how long participants can exercise. The study plans to enroll 68 adults with heart failure who are already on standard medications.

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 (breathing exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help heart failure patients breathe easier and exercise longer.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring blood flow changes, not yet proving any major health benefit. The training may not lead to meaningful improvements in daily life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diastolic heart failure heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITING

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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