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Breathing exercises plus exercise may boost health in obesity

NCT ID NCT06280183

Symptom relief Sponsor: Biruni University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether adding special breathing training to aerobic exercise helps people with obesity. 45 adults aged 25-60 with a BMI between 30-40 took part. The goal was to see if this combination improves body composition, heart health, breathing, and exercise ability.

What this could mean

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Active substance
functional inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises combined with aerobic exercise)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve breathing, exercise capacity, and overall health in people with obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is not a treatment for obesity itself, only a way to ease related symptoms.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

25 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those between the ages of 25-60 * According to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification, those with a body mass index between 30-40 kg/m2 * Volunteering to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * According to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification, body mass index is over 40 kg/m2 * Functional class III or IV according to the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification * Those with a Charlson comorbidity score of 3 and above * Uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes and unstable angina pectoris * Cooperative disorders, orthopedic and neurological problems that may interfere with evaluation and treatment * Individuals with a history of lower extremity-related injury or surgery in the last six months * Being diagnosed with diabetes and having complications such as nephropathy, retinopathy and neuropathy * Those with accompanying chronic respiratory disease * Those with acute infection * Individuals with middle ear-related pathologies (such as tympanic membrane rupture, otitis) * Those with a STOP-Bang score of 3 and above * Individuals with a history of spontaneous or trauma-related pneumothorax * Smokers * Pregnancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Biruni University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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