Breathing training may boost recovery after bariatric surgery

NCT ID NCT07289958

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University Ramon Llull Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a program of breathing muscle training and exercise can improve lung function, exercise capacity, and sleep in people who recently had bariatric surgery. Researchers will enroll 52 adults aged 18 to 60. Participants will do supervised breathing exercises and physical training for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach helps with common post-surgery issues like poor exercise tolerance and sleep apnea.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: respiratory muscle training and exercise program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve breathing, exercise ability, and sleep quality after bariatric surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with no placebo group, so results may not be conclusive. The training requires commitment and may not benefit everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BARIATRIC SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Carlos Andrade Marín Hospital
RECRUITING

Quito, Pichincha, 08025, Ecuador

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