A Community-Based Swimming and Inspiratory Muscle Training Intervention to Promote Physical Activ… (NCT07394127) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Community-Based Swimming and Inspiratory Muscle Training Intervention to Promote Physical Activity and Asthma Control in Children With Mild Asthma
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2026-02-15
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of adding inspiratory muscle training (IMT) to a structured swimming program on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, ventilatory capacity, perceived exertion, and asthma control in children with mild persistent asthma. Thirty children aged 8-11 years were randomly assigned to either a swimming plus IMT group or a swimming-only group. Both groups participated in a supervised 4-week swimming program, while the experimental group additionally performed IMT twice daily. Pulmonary function tests, respiratory muscle strength, and Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT) scores were assessed before and after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 11 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 8-11 years
* Clinically diagnosed mild persistent asthma according to GINA guidelines
* Baseline FEV₁ ≥ 80% predicted
* Stable asthma treatment for at least 4 weeks
* Written informed consent from parents or guardians
Exclusion Criteria:
* Mild intermittent, moderate, or severe persistent asthma
* Acute asthma exacerbation during the study
* Other chronic respiratory, cardiovascular, or neuromuscular diseases
* Recent upper respiratory tract infection
* Use of medications affecting pulmonary function other than standard asthma therapy
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.
1This trial combined community swimming with inspiratory muscle training for children with mild asthma — since it's already completed, has my doctor seen any of the results, and do they think this kind of program could realistically help my child's asthma control based on their specific situation?
2The trial measured breathing muscle strength using something called Maximal Inspiratory Pressure — is my child's inspiratory muscle strength something we should be testing right now, and could that information change how we approach their asthma management?
3Since this study focused on children with mild asthma and used the Childhood Asthma Control Test to track improvement, how does my child's current level of asthma control compare, and would my doctor consider a swimming or breathing exercise program appropriate for where they are right now?
4Swimming can sometimes be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some children — given my child's history, is there anything about their specific asthma pattern that would make my doctor cautious about recommending a swimming-based exercise program?
5Are there standard-of-care options or already-proven breathing exercises my doctor would recommend we try first, before pursuing a community program modeled on what this trial tested?
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.