Breathing Training for Competitive Swimmers
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special breathing-exercise program can improve how well swimmers' lungs work and their swimming performance. Researchers will teach swimmers techniques to strengthen the muscles used for breathing and measure how it affects their ability to swim.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You swim at least twice a week, 30+ minutes per session, for the past 3 months
- You have no current or past lung or respiratory disease (like asthma, COPD, or emphysema)
- You have no bone, muscle, or joint injuries that would prevent you from swimming 100 meters
- You have not done breathing-muscle training programs in the last 6 months
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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