Could a simple breathing device boost heart rehab?

NCT ID NCT07161219

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study will test whether adding a special breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle training) to standard cardiac rehab helps heart patients recover better. About 80 adults who have been hospitalized for a heart condition will take part. The main goal is to see if the training improves breathing muscle strength, and researchers will also check overall fitness, lung function, 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: inspiratory muscle training device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost addition to cardiac rehab that helps heart patients breathe better and feel stronger.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants. The benefits may be modest or not apply to all heart patients, and the training device may be inconvenient for some.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myocardial infarction congenital heart disease congenital heart malformation coronary artery disorder dilated cardiomyopathy heart disorder heart failure heart valve disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIAC DISEASE HEART DISEASES INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING

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