Breathing Exercises for Healthy Subjects
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests whether breathing exercises can improve mental and physical well-being over 12 weeks and if these improvements persist three months later. Participants will be divided into three groups: one using a breathing training device for high-resistance exercises, another using the device with low resistance, and a control group that only tracks health data. The researchers aim to determine which approach most effectively enhances overall well-being. This trial suits individuals who have been healthy for the past three months and do not regularly use personal health tracking devices. As an unphased trial, it offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative research that could enhance future health practices.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial excludes people who have used cardiovascular or psychotropic medications in the past 3 months, so you would need to stop these medications to participate.
What prior data suggests that this breathing training device is safe for healthy subjects?
Research has shown that Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is generally safe. Studies have found that using the IMT device can safely enhance fitness levels. For example, one study found that IMT helped lower blood pressure without causing any issues. Another study demonstrated that IMT improved exercise ability safely, enabling better workouts without negative health effects. Additionally, the PowerBreathe device used in these studies is considered easy to use and comfortable for most people. Overall, IMT is well-tolerated, with no major safety concerns reported.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores how different resistance levels in breathing training can impact respiratory, physical, and emotional well-being. Unlike traditional breathing exercises, which often involve general deep breathing techniques, this trial uses a device called the PowerBreathe IMT K3 to deliver targeted inspiratory muscle training (IMT) at varying resistance levels. This approach could reveal how higher resistance training at 65% might bolster respiratory strength and overall well-being, compared to lower resistance at 15% or general health awareness. By understanding these differences, researchers hope to uncover more effective ways to enhance respiratory health and well-being.
What evidence suggests that this trial's breathing training interventions could be effective for improving mental and physical well-being?
Studies have shown that training the muscles used for breathing, known as inspiratory muscle training (IMT), can ease breathing and reduce breathlessness. This improvement can enhance the ability to perform daily activities. Research indicates that people with serious lung diseases who used IMT experienced less shortness of breath and improved mobility. In this trial, participants in the IMT arm will use the POWERbreathe device at 65% resistance to assess the effects of higher resistance training on respiratory strength, physical well-being, and emotional well-being. Participants in the IMT Sham arm will use the device at 15% resistance to evaluate the effects of lower resistance. These findings suggest that both high and low levels of IMT can improve physical and emotional well-being, though benefits may vary among individuals.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Paul Macey, PhD
Principal Investigator
Professor
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people with respiratory aspiration issues or healthy individuals interested in exploring how breathing training might affect their mental and physical well-being. Participants will be involved in daily activities and surveys for 12 weeks, plus follow-ups.Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in daily inspiratory muscle training (IMT) or sham IMT for 12 weeks, with health data engagement using the Oura ring.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for sustained changes in mental and physical states three months post-intervention.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Breathing training device (Inspiratory Muscle Training)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, Los Angeles
Lead Sponsor