Breathing before a treadmill test
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing a slow, rhythmic breathing exercise before a treadmill test changes how your body responds to exercise. You may be able to join if you are an active adult aged 19 to 45.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 45 years old.
- You are physically active for at least 3 hours each week (moderate to vigorous activities like brisk walking, jogging, or sports).
- You can do a maximal treadmill test (exercise until you feel you can't continue).
- You have no heart, lung, metabolic, or muscle/nerve conditions that prevent safe exercise.
- You get cleared for exercise using a standard health questionnaire (PAR-Q+).
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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