Simple breathing device shows promise for lung disease fatigue

NCT ID NCT06991153

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using a Lung Boost breathing trainer could improve lung function and reduce fatigue in people with interstitial lung disease. Forty women with the condition used the device three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers measured their lung capacity, oxygen levels, and fatigue before and after the training.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Lung Boost Respiratory Trainer (MD800) - a breathing exercise device
What this could lead to: If it works, this breathing exercise could help people with interstitial lung disease breathe easier and feel less tired.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 40 women, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is an exercise tool, not a treatment for the disease itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

interstitial lung disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Egypt

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