Scientists use wearable sensors to decode mysterious exercise breathing disorder
NCT ID NCT07420530
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at why some active young adults have trouble breathing during exercise due to their vocal cords closing when they shouldn't. Researchers will use a small wearable device on the neck, treadmill tests, and MRI scans to measure breathing patterns and vocal cord movement. The goal is to better understand the condition and improve diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Carbon dioxide (hypercapnic gas) and breathing techniques
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better diagnostic tools and a deeper understanding of why some people experience vocal cord closure during exercise.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study focused on observation, not treatment. The findings may not apply to all patients or lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Indiana University
RECRUITINGBloomington, Indiana, 47401, United States
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