Breathing training may boost swimming performance
NCT ID NCT07595341
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an 8-week home breathing exercise program using a special device can improve breathing, diaphragm function, and swimming performance in healthy adults who swim regularly. 34 swimmers will be randomly assigned to either the real training or a sham device. Researchers will measure lung function, heart rate, blood lactate, and 100-meter swim times.
What this could mean
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Active substance
POWERbreathe EX1-MR device (inspiratory muscle trainer)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple home-based breathing exercise to help swimmers breathe easier and perform better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial in healthy adults, so results may not apply to others. The training is time-intensive (twice daily for 8 weeks), and the placebo group uses a sham device, so the real benefit may be small.
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Locations
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Club de natación Moscardó
Madrid, Spain