Breathing training may boost swimming performance

NCT ID NCT07595341

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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INSPIRATORY MUSCLE STRENGTH INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING SWIMMING

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Locations

Club de natación Moscardó

Madrid, Spain

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