Simple breathing workouts may sharpen your brain
NCT ID NCT07329049
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether 8 weeks of inspiratory muscle training can improve thinking, brain oxygen levels, and brain healing in 42 adults with moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Participants will do breathing exercises daily and be compared to those receiving a low-intensity version or usual care. The goal is to see if this simple training can help with memory, attention, and overall brain health.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 42 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 60 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with moderate OSA using polysomnography * Aged 18-60 * Not using non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) * General health status is stable (The participant does not have an acute -cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, or neurological disease; has not experienced a condition requiring hospitalization in the last three months) * No mental problems that would interfere with cooperation Exclusion Criteria: * History of oropharyngeal surgery * Presence of any neurological, psychological, or cardiac disease * BMI ≥40 kg/m² * Presence of hypothyroidism, uncontrolled hypertension, and diabetes * Having severe obstructive nasal disease * Being pregnant * Having cognitive problems * Having overlap syndrome * Using drugs, alcohol, sedatives, and hypnotic medications Exclusion criteria after the study began: * Exercise group participants with \<75% attendance at training sessions * Failure to attend sessions for 2 consecutive weeks during the treatment period
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