Respiratory Muscle Strength Training to Prevent Respiratory Muscle Weakness in Adults Newly Diagn… (NCT07229378) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Respiratory Muscle Strength Training to Prevent Respiratory Muscle Weakness in Adults Newly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
United States40 participantsStarted 2026-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if respiratory muscle strength training can prevent respiratory muscle weakness in adults who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer and are planning to have surgery. The main question it aims to answer is:
* Does respiratory muscle strength training in adults preparing for breast cancer surgery reduce the weakness that often occurs with surgery.
Researchers will compare Guided Imagery exercises to respiratory muscle strength training to see which is more helpful.
Participants will:
* Carry out respiratory muscle strength training or Guided Imagery exercises for at least 2 weeks at home.
* Meet with the researcher at home to complete breathing measurements before starting the exercises, after completing the exercises, and again after surgery.
* Keep a diary of the exercises that have been completed.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Community-dwelling adults (\>18 years)
* Recently diagnosed with breast cancer
* Scheduled for breast cancer surgery
* English speaking, and can follow the protocol
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who have already completed respiratory muscle strength training exercises
* Pregnancy,
* Recent pneumothorax
* Ruptured eardrum
* Uncontrolled hypertension, or uncontrolled reflux.
* Individuals who cannot complete at least ten exercise sessions
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in maximal inspiratory pressure
Timeframe: Baseline, 2-4 weeks, and 2 weeks after surgery.