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Gentle back pressure may help obese individuals breathe easier

NCT ID NCT07718178

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether a manual therapy called Mulligan thoracic mobilization can improve lung function and chest expansion in men aged 25-35 with central obesity. Participants receive either diet and exercise alone or diet and exercise plus the mobilization technique five times a week for eight weeks. The goal is to see if adding this hands-on approach leads to better breathing, physical capacity, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Mulligan Thoracic Mobilization, a manual therapy technique where a physiotherapist applies gentle pressure to the upper back to improve movement and breathing
What this could lead to
If effective, this technique could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve breathing and quality of life for people with central obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique is manual and depends on the therapist's skill.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity, Abdominal restrictive pulmonary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CENTRAL OBESITY VENTILATORY FUNCTION

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