Can simple breathing exercises help ALS patients? small study says maybe
NCT ID NCT04224961
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tested whether moderate intensity breathing exercises are safe and doable for people with ALS. Nine adults with ALS did four 3-week cycles of progressive respiratory muscle training at home, with weekly check-ins via video call. The goal was to see if the training was well-tolerated and could improve breathing strength.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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