Can breathing exercises change how kids breathe during play?
NCT ID NCT06230692
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 6-week breathing muscle training program is feasible for typically developing children aged 6-12. Researchers measured how well children completed the training and how it affected their breathing during exercise. The goal was to understand the diaphragm's role in controlling breathing, not to treat any disease.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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10 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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6 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range 6-12 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * History of neuromuscular, cardiac, or pulmonary disease * Known intellectual or developmental problems that would preclude the ability to assent * Ruptured eardrum * Recent injury or condition (less than 6 months ago) that precludes strength testing or walking * Recent (less than 2 weeks ago) or current respiratory or other type of illness
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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