Can a new breathing workout help lung transplant patients breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT06963190
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of breathing muscle training in people who have had a lung transplant. One group does standard constant-resistance exercises, while the other adds short bursts of harder effort. The goal is to see which method better improves breathing strength and daily function over the first six months after transplant. About 42 adults will take part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises) using either constant resistance or intermittent variable resistance
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point to a better breathing exercise program for lung transplant patients, helping them recover more strength and function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The training is safe but may not show a clear benefit over standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla
Santander, Cantabria, 39008, Spain
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