Breathing exercises with and without balloon blowing for TB in children
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a fun balloon-blowing exercise to a standard breathing technique helps children with tuberculosis clear mucus from their lungs more easily. It compares two groups: one using the breathing technique alone, and one using it together with balloon blowing.
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Who can take part
- Is between 8 and 14 years old
- Has been diagnosed with tuberculosis
- Has extra mucus in the lungs or trouble clearing the airways
- Can follow simple instructions and do breathing exercises
- A parent or guardian agrees to participate and signs a consent form
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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