Ancient qigong breathing may boost lung function after stroke
NCT ID NCT07153562
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether Liuzijue Qigong, a traditional Chinese breathing exercise, could improve lung function in elderly people who had a stroke. 70 participants did either Qigong or standard rehab for 12 weeks. Researchers measured breathing capacity, walking ability, and quality of life to see if the Qigong group improved more.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Liuzijue Qigong exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help elderly stroke survivors breathe better and improve their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no blinding or long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to all stroke patients, and the benefits might be modest.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Physical Therapy
Dokki, Giza Governorate, 12612, Egypt
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