Mind over matter: watching exercise may boost lungs in smokers
NCT ID NCT06108323
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether watching exercise videos before doing them could improve breathing and strength in young mild smokers. 34 participants were split into two groups: one watched real exercise videos, the other watched sham videos, then both did the same workout. The goal was to see if mental practice could enhance the physical benefits of exercise for smokers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- therapeutic exercise plus action observation training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to boost the benefits of exercise for smokers' lung function and muscle strength.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 34 participants. The results may not apply to heavier smokers or older people, and the effects might be minor.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universitat de Valencia
Valencia, Spain
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