Could a breathing device help your failing heart?

NCT ID NCT05592392

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study tested a device that stimulates the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) in people with heart failure and reduced pumping ability. 35 participants received either the active device or a sham. The goal was to see if the device could improve heart function and exercise capacity safely. This is a pilot study to guide future larger trials.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center for Surgery n.a. V. Vakhidov

    Tashkent, 100115, Uzbekistan

  • Tbilisi Heart And Vascular Clinic

    Tbilisi, 0159, Georgia

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