Simple breathing moves may help young children fight pneumonia

NCT ID NCT07070271

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Asmaa Ahmed Abd El-samad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether special breathing techniques called neurophysiological facilitation of respiration can improve oxygen levels and shorten hospital stays in children aged 6 months to 2 years with pneumonia. The techniques involve gentle stretches and co-contraction of the abdomen, applied once daily for five days. Researchers will compare these to standard chest physical therapy to see which helps children breathe easier and go home sooner.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: respiratory neurophysiological facilitation techniques
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple breathing techniques could become a standard part of pneumonia care for young children, potentially shortening hospital stays.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 children, so results may not apply to all cases. The techniques may not improve outcomes compared to standard chest therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PNEUMONIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo university specialized pediatric hospital (Abo-El Reesh)

Giza, Egypt

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