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Simple breathing and core exercises may boost stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT06838871

Disease control Sponsor: Sahmyook University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether combining breathing exercises (inspiratory muscle training) with a core-stability maneuver (abdominal drawing-in) improves balance, walking, and lung function in people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months earlier. Twenty participants were assigned to either the combined training or standard rehab alone. The goal is to see if this easy, low-cost approach can help stroke survivors move more safely and breathe better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises) combined with abdominal drawing-in maneuver (core-stability exercise)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost addition to stroke rehab that helps people regain balance and walk better.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The exercises are safe but may not provide major benefits over standard rehab.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants diagnosed with subacute stroke (1-6 months post-onset) * Mini-Mental State Examination-Korean (MMSE-K) score of 24 or higher * Ability to walk at least 6 meters, with or without an assistive device Exclusion Criteria: * Conditions prohibiting the Valsalva maneuver (e.g., glaucoma, aneurysm, pulmonary hypertension) * Acute respiratory infections * Severe language or cognitive impairments preventing communication * Previous inspiratory muscle training within the last 6 months * Unstable medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes) * Neurological disorders affecting function and balance (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis) * Severe musculoskeletal impairments limiting functional mobility.

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Balance deficits Subacute stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zenith Hospital

    Seoul, Seoul, 04993, South Korea

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