Masked effort: study reveals how facemask resistance impacts exercise in lung patients
NCT ID NCT05633017
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looked at how breathing through a facemask-like resistance affects exercise in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 52 volunteers walked on a treadmill with and without added inspiratory resistance. Researchers measured their breathing difficulty and sense of effort using both surveys and a forehead sensor. The goal was to understand how masks impact exercise performance and perception.
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John Muir Health
Pleasant Hill, California, 94523, United States
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