Could Water-Based breathing drills make young swimmers faster?
NCT ID NCT07493837
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether training the breathing muscles (using a PowerBreathe device) on land or in water can improve swimming performance in 30 competitive swimmers aged 13-18. Participants train 5 days a week for 4 weeks, and researchers measure lung function, stroke rate, and 100m/200m swim times. The goal is to see if water-based training better mimics real swimming demands.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- PowerBreathe device for inspiratory muscle training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that water-based breathing training improves swim performance more than land-based training.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all swimmers. The training is short (4 weeks), and benefits may be modest.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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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
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13 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Young competitive swimmers aged between 13 and 18 years. Regular participation in swimming training for at least 2 years. Participation in routine training consisting of approximately 20 hours/week of pool training and 8 hours/week of land training. Being medically fit to participate in swimming training and inspiratory muscle training. \- Exclusion Criteria: Presence of any acute or chronic respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorder that may affect exercise performance or respiratory function. Current upper or lower respiratory tract infection at the time of assessment or intervention. Use of medication that may affect respiratory or exercise performance.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ondokuz Mayıs University
RECRUITINGSamsun, Atakum, 55200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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