Iceman's breathing trick tested on Vapers' lungs
NCT ID NCT07153640
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special breathing technique called Wim Hof breathing can improve lung function in young men who smoke e-cigarettes. Forty-two participants will practice deep breathing and breath-holding exercises. Researchers will measure lung capacity, oxygen levels, and walking ability to see if the technique helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Wim Hof breathing exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple breathing technique to help smokers improve their lung function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 42 participants. The results may not apply to all smokers, and the breathing exercise may not produce meaningful improvements.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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6 October
Giza, Egypt