Clinical trials
Inspiratory Muscle Training clinical trials
Below are recruiting inspiratory muscle training clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 87 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07349706Recruiting
Breathing exercise for dementia risk reduction
This trial tests a simple breathing exercise done for about 5–10 minutes each day for 8 weeks. It aims to see if this exercise can reduce your risk of dementia. If you are between 60 and 80 years old and have at least one risk factor for dementia, this study may be a fit for you.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 60–80 - NCT07365072Recruiting
Prehab before lung cancer surgery: the PRIMROSE trial
This trial tests whether a program called Prehab (which helps you get stronger before treatment) improves recovery after lung cancer surgery. You may join if you have lung cancer that can be surgically removed and you are referred for Prehab.
SwanseaAges 18–90 - NCT07386444Recruiting
Breathing exercises for breast cancer patients on chemo
This trial tests whether special breathing exercises can help breast cancer patients feel better during chemotherapy. You would do simple, guided breathing workouts to strengthen your breathing muscles.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07406295Recruiting
Breathing exercises to improve brain and immune health
This trial tests whether a daily breathing exercise device can improve blood flow to the brain and immune function in people with obesity. It may help reduce health risks linked to excess weight.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–45 - NCT07406659Recruiting
Inspiratory muscle training for COPD patients
This trial compares different types of breathing muscle exercises for people with COPD. It aims to find which training is most helpful for improving breathing and daily life.
Yalova, YalovaAges 18 years+ - NCT07493837Recruiting
Comparing land and water breathing muscle training in young swimmers
This trial compares two ways of training the muscles you use to breathe—either on land or in water—to see which helps young swimmers improve their swimming performance. It may help you breathe more easily and swim faster.
Samsun, AtakumAges 13–18 - NCT07552116Recruiting
Low-intensity laser therapy for pneumonia in children with Down syndrome
This trial tests whether a special low-intensity laser treatment can help boost the immune system and fight pneumonia in children with Down syndrome. Researchers want to see if this approach might help children recover better from their first pneumonia infection.
CairoAges 3–5 - NCT07646288Recruiting
Visual Feedback Breathing Training After Lung Cancer Surgery
This study tests whether using visual feedback (like watching a screen) during breathing exercises helps lung cancer patients recover better after surgery to remove part of a lung. The goal is to see if this type of guided breathing practice improves how well your lungs work after the operation.
Ankara, AltındağAges 18–75 - NCT07149233Enrolling by invitation
Breathing muscle training for sleep apnea patients
This trial tests whether training the muscles you use to breathe can improve sleep for people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. It is for adults who are not currently receiving standard treatments like CPAP.
Recife, PernambucoAges 18–70 - NCT06931886Enrolling by invitation
Breathing training for pulmonary hypertension
This trial tests if special breathing exercises can help people with pulmonary hypertension. You may join if your condition is stable and you haven't smoked in the last 10 years.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06920407Enrolling by invitation
BreatheWell: Breathing and relaxation for health
This research study tests a simple breathing and relaxation program called BreatheWell. If you are a generally healthy adult who isn't taking certain medications or using fitness trackers, you may be able to join and learn techniques to calm your body and mind.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06827379Enrolling by invitation
Breathing exercise for muscle and nerve health in COPD
This trial tests whether a special breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle training) can improve how your muscles work and your body's automatic responses, like heart rate. It's a one-time session for people with stable COPD.
João Pessoa, ParaíbaAges 40–75 - NCT07687745RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Breathing exercises for healthy blood pressure during pregnancy
This trial tests whether a simple breathing exercise device can help keep your blood pressure healthy during pregnancy. You will use a small device 5-7 days a week and sync measurements with your smartphone.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–55 - NCT06807957Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for amateur CrossFit® athletes
This trial tests whether a breathing muscle training program can help amateur CrossFit® athletes improve their performance. You would do the training at home for 5 days each week.
Sete Lagoas, Minas GeraisAges 18–60 - NCT06368089Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for patients on a ventilator
This study tests two types of breathing exercises for people who have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for more than 48 hours and are ready to start breathing on their own. The goal is to see which exercise helps them get off the ventilator faster.
SongkhlaAges 40–80 - NCT03672760Recruiting
Breathing training app for heart vessel stiffness and stress signals
This study tests whether an inspiratory (breathing-in) muscle training program using the CardioBreath app can improve heart blood-vessel stiffness and “stress/autonomic” signaling. It targets people with a specific hormone pattern and activity level, while avoiding several common health conditions that could affect safety or results.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 45–65 - NCT07225803Recruiting
Managing pelvic floor muscle problems that cause constipation
This study tests a treatment for a specific type of constipation caused by pelvic floor muscles not working together properly (dyssynergic defecation). It aims to help people who strain or feel blocked when trying to have a bowel movement.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–80 - NCT07321600Recruiting
Breathing muscle training with Schroth exercises for scoliosis in teens
This trial tests whether adding a special breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle training) to standard Schroth exercises improves breathing and posture in teenage girls with scoliosis. It may help strengthen the muscles used for breathing.
Kırşehir, MerkezAges 10–18 - NCT06874413Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program for frail older adults before hernia surgery
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program before hernia repair surgery helps frail older adults recover better. The program includes physical exercises and breathing muscle training.
Greenville, South CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT06631872Recruiting
Surgery school prehabilitation via telehealth for lung or abdominal cancer
This trial tests a telehealth program to help you get ready (prehab) before lung or major abdominal cancer surgery. It aims to improve your recovery and might be easier than attending in person.
New Lambton Heights, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07256821Recruiting
Finding the best breathing muscle training dose in the ICU
This trial tests different amounts of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) for patients who have a tracheostomy tube and are on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit. Researchers want to find the dose that helps most with recovery.
MarlowAges 18 years+ - NCT06958666Recruiting
Comparing two breathing exercises for COPD symptoms
This study compares two breathing exercise methods (DITM vs IMT) for people with COPD to see which helps improve symptoms and quality of life better. It's for people who are already using a specific type of inhaler.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 40 years+ - NCT07713589Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for older adults
This study tests whether a breathing muscle training program can help older adults improve their breathing strength and overall health. It is designed for people aged 65 and older who are generally healthy and able to go about their daily activities independently.
Taichung, TaiwanAges 65 years+ - NCT04620343Recruiting
Study of breathing treatment for EILO during exercise
This trial tests a treatment approach for exercise-related breathing difficulty called EILO. It aims to help people whose breathing problems show up during peak exercise and who want ongoing follow-up.
Bergen, VestlandAges 12 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for inspiratory muscle training?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 87 recruiting inspiratory muscle training studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a inspiratory muscle training trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a inspiratory muscle training trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.