Breathing muscle training for obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if training your breathing muscles can improve respiratory function in people with obesity. It aims to help those with a BMI of 30 or higher.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with obesity and your BMI is 30 or higher.
- You are between 30 and 60 years old.
- You do not have lung diseases that require medication.
- You do not have a current acute illness like an infection or kidney failure.
- You do not have a pacemaker, implanted electronic or metal device, or epilepsy.
- You are not pregnant.
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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