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NCT ID NCT07352722

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a hands-on physical therapy technique called intercostal mobilization can improve breathing muscle strength, lung function, and walking performance. Researchers will divide 90 healthy, sedentary adults aged 18-30 into three groups: one receiving the real technique, one receiving a sham (fake) version, and one receiving no treatment. The goal is to see if this simple manual approach could become a new tool for respiratory rehabilitation.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Intercostal mobilization (a manual therapy technique)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new physical therapy technique to improve breathing and exercise capacity in healthy people.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with breathing problems. The intervention is a manual technique, so effects may be subtle or due to placebo.

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Bolu abant Izzet Baysal University

Bolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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