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Could a simple vest make breathing easier?

NCT ID NCT07698873

Disease control Sponsor: King Abdulaziz University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new wearable vest designed to strengthen the muscles used for breathing. The vest gently squeezes the chest and belly with elastic bands, providing constant resistance as the person breathes normally. Researchers want to see if wearing this vest for a period of time can improve breathing muscle strength in healthy adult men.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Wearable resistance vest
What this could lead to
If effective, this vest could offer a simple, hands-free way to strengthen breathing muscles without special coaching or equipment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early proof-of-concept study in healthy men only. Results may not apply to people with breathing problems, and the vest may be uncomfortable or ineffective.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

21 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy adult males Age 18 years and older Non-smokers Free from known cardiovascular diseases Free from known respiratory diseases Free from known neuromuscular diseases Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Current smokers or history of smoking within the last 6 months Known history of chronic pulmonary disease (e.g., asthma, COPD) Known cardiovascular or neuromuscular disorders Musculoskeletal conditions preventing the comfortable use of the vest Inability to complete the three-week training protocol

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Healthy adult male

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • King Abdulaziz University

    Jeddah, Mecca Region, 23717, Saudi Arabia

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