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Breathing exercises may help burn patients recover faster

NCT ID NCT07577960

Symptom relief Sponsor: Fenerbahce University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 6-week pulmonary rehabilitation program—combining breathing exercises and arm workouts—can improve lung function and physical ability in adults who had burns on their arms. Sixty-four participants will be randomly assigned to either the rehab program or standard exercise. The goal is to see if this approach helps them breathe better and move more easily.

What this could mean

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Active substance
pulmonary rehabilitation program (respiratory muscle training and upper extremity aerobic exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a standard rehab program that helps people with arm burns breathe better and move more easily.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is added to usual care, so any extra benefit may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 64 people

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Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years * History of upper extremity burn injury 3 to 12 months before enrollment * Clinically stable condition, including oxygen saturation greater than 92% and cardiac stability * Ability to communicate and follow instructions, with no hearing, cognitive, or motor communication impairment * Voluntary agreement to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Burns involving the lower extremity, trunk, or head and neck regions * History of chronic pulmonary, cardiac, neurological, or musculoskeletal disease * Dependence on mechanical ventilation or respiratory support * Severe psychiatric disorder or cognitive impairment * Pregnancy

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Conditions

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burn Respiratory Aspiration

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Burn injury Pulmonary rehabilitation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital Burn Unit

    Istanbul, Kartal, 34865, Turkey (Türkiye)

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