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Breathing device boosts lung power and focus in female athletes, study finds

NCT ID NCT07553039

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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.

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

28 people

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Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 23 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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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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  • Gaziantep University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

    Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)

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