Breathing training to improve breathing and blood pressure
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a breathing device training program can improve breathing and blood pressure. It may help people who have higher blood pressure and may feel out of breath, especially those who have weight-related breathing strain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or less
- Your weight has stayed fairly stable in the last 6 months (within 5% change)
- You do not have certain major long-term illnesses (heart, brain/nervous system, kidney, liver, or uncontrolled diabetes)
- Your blood pressure is not “stage 2 uncontrolled” (over 140/90 unless controlled with meds)
- You do not have obstructive sleep apnea or prior bariatric (weight-loss) surgery
- You are not using nicotine (including vaping/cigarettes) regularly, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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