BridgeMD
New treatment option for Respiratory Muscle Function
Official title Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing Retraining in Combat Sport Athletes With Dysfunctional Breathing Patterns
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07717801
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Combat sport athletes often need to maintain a guarded posture, stabilize the trunk, react quickly, and control balance during contact or unexpected movement. These demands may be related not only to strength and conditioning, but also to the coordination between breathing and postural control.
- Time commitment: about 8 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 50
You may be able to join if
- Aged between 18 and 50 years.
- Currently participating regularly in combat sports, such as taekwondo, boxing, judo, karate, jiu-jitsu, or similar sports, with at least 2 years of...
- Training at least 3 times per week.
You likely can't join if
- Current or major musculoskeletal injury within the past year that may affect testing or training performance.
- History of major thoracic, abdominal, or spinal surgery.
- Known cardiopulmonary diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or heart disease; neurological disorders; vestibular...
- Current or recent pregnancy.
- Previous participation in breathing training or respiratory therapy, or current use of medications that may affect respiratory or neuromuscular...
- Inability to complete ultrasound assessment, motion analysis, or exercise testing.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged between 18 and 50 years.
- Currently participating regularly in combat sports, such as taekwondo, boxing, judo, karate, jiu-jitsu, or similar sports, with at least 2 years of training experience.
- Training at least 3 times per week.
- Current or major musculoskeletal injury within the past year that may affect testing or training performance.
- History of major thoracic, abdominal, or spinal surgery.
- Known cardiopulmonary diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or heart disease; neurological disorders; vestibular dysfunction; or other conditions that may affect balance.
- Current or recent pregnancy.
- Previous participation in breathing training or respiratory therapy, or current use of medications that may affect respiratory or neuromuscular function.
- Inability to complete ultrasound assessment, motion analysis, or exercise testing.
- Having a subordinate relationship or conflict of interest with the principal investigator or co-investigators, such as being a supervised student, research assistant, employee, or other related personnel.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tainan, Taiwan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 8 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 50 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tainan, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.