Breathe easy: simple breathing exercise may speed concussion recovery in youth
NCT ID NCT07572734
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a daily 10-minute paced breathing exercise (inhale 4 seconds, exhale 6 seconds) can help children and teens aged 9-18 recover from a concussion. Twenty participants will either do the breathing exercises at home for four weeks or receive usual care. Researchers will track how often they practice, symptom changes, and recovery time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- paced breathing exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce concussion symptoms and speed up recovery in children and teens.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is testing feasibility, not yet proven effectiveness.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Montreal Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada
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