Simple breathing tricks could help kids with lung fluid breathe better
NCT ID NCT07248774
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two different breathing exercises in 40 children aged 5 to 16 who have fluid around their lungs (pleural effusion). One group will use a simple bubble-blowing device combined with deep breathing, while the other uses a standard spirometer. The goal is to see which method better improves lung expansion and reduces shortness of breath.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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5 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 5 to 16. * Suffering from Pleural effusion or hydrothorax. * Thoracic drainage system in situ for 24 hours. * Either gender will be included. * Patients without any other co-existing illness. Exclusion Criteria: * Any other pulmonary pathology that does not fit the diagnostic criteria of Pleural Effusion. * Participants with unbearable chest pain, chylothorax, hemothorax, pneumothorax, chest trauma or rib fracture. * Participants with other comorbidities leading to pleural effusion. * Patients who have chest musculoskeletal deformities.
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Locations
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The Children Hospital and University of Child Health Sciences
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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