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Blowing on a toy could speed up pneumonia recovery in kids

NCT ID NCT07106203

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether pursed-lip breathing exercises, done twice daily with a toy, can improve breathing and readiness for hospital discharge in 66 children aged 3-4 with pneumonia. Researchers will measure changes in heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen levels before and after each session. If successful, this simple, playful technique could become a standard part of pneumonia care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pursed-lip breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple breathing technique could help children with pneumonia recover faster and reduce hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 children. The exercises may not show a clear benefit, and results may not apply to all children with pneumonia.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 66 people

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Expected to start

Nov 2025

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Expected to finish

May 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 4 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 3 to 4 years * Diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), defined as pneumonia occurring in a previously healthy child within 14 days of symptom onset and requiring hospitalization * The child's primary caregiver is the mother * Both mother and child must remain in the hospital for at least 3 days * Hospitalization due to pneumonia with an expected average stay of 4-5 days, based on disease severity and clinical condition * Mother must be present as a caregiver throughout the hospital stay * Voluntary participation with signed informed consent from the parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any chronic disease in addition to pneumonia * Mother not staying as a caregiver during hospitalization * Withdrawal of consent by the mother and/or child * Discharge before 3 days for any reason (e.g., refusal of treatment, early discharge request)

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Conditions

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pneumonia Respiratory Aspiration

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Pneumonia

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Locations

  • Atatürk University Health Sciences Institute and Research Hospital - Department of Pediatrics

    Erzurum, Erzurum, 25070, Turkey (Türkiye)

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