Breathing device boosts lung power and focus in female athletes, study finds
NCT ID NCT07553039
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a breathing training device (PowerBreathe) for four weeks could improve lung function, attention, and anxiety in 28 healthy female athletes aged 18–23. Participants were split into three groups: one used the device at a resistance level, another used a sham device, and a third did no training. The study measured breathing strength, lung capacity, heart rate, attention, anxiety, and motivation before and after training.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PowerBreathe inspiratory muscle training device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way for female athletes to improve breathing strength, focus, and reduce anxiety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study in healthy volunteers, not patients. The sham group also received some training, so benefits may not be due to the device alone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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18 to 23 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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: * She has been actively participating in sports for 5 years * Between the ages of 18 and 23 Exclusion Criteria: * A history of any cardiopulmonary disease and having any respiratory condition (such as COPD) or psychological disorder in daily life
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaziantep University, Faculty of Sport Sciences
Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)
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