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Can breathing exercises help control diabetes? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07290231

Symptom relief Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding diaphragmatic breathing or Pilates breathing to core strengthening exercises can improve lung function, blood sugar levels, and quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. Fifty-six adults aged 30 to 55 will be randomly assigned to one of two exercise groups for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in breathing, walking ability, and blood sugar before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
core strengthening exercises combined with either diaphragmatic breathing or Pilates breathing
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adding specific breathing techniques to core exercises helps improve lung function and blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are non-invasive, but benefits may be modest or not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 56 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Medically diagnosed patients with Type II diabetes confirmed by a medical specialist, general practitioner, or endocrinologist from FFH or private hospital settings in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. * Age between 30 and 55 years. * Both male and female patients. * Willingness to participate in the exercise program and ability to provide informed consent. * On a stable regimen of anti-diabetic medications for at least three months prior to the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with Type I diabetes, diabetes insipidus, or gestational diabetes. * Diagnosed chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD or asthma unrelated to diabetes. * History of any abdominal, orthopedic, or spinal surgery that could interfere with balance. * Uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions such as arrhythmias or recent myocardial infarction. * Morbid obesity (BMI \> 40). * Pregnant women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Diabetes type II

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000

    RECRUITING

    Islamabad, Pakistan

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