Breathing training shows promise for ALS patients in small study
NCT ID NCT04224961
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looked at whether moderate intensity breathing exercises are safe and doable for people with ALS. Nine adults with ALS did four 3-week cycles of respiratory muscle training at home, with weekly check-ins by video call. The main goals were to see if the training was well-tolerated and to measure changes in breathing strength.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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