Time-efficient inspiratory muscle training to help blood pressure in adults with type 1 diabetes
Official title: Time-Efficient Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training as a New Approach to Improve Cardiovascular Function Among Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Funded at Florida State University · NIH-11284854 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A small, home-based breathing training program done in five minutes daily aims to lower systolic blood pressure for adults with type 1 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $218,937 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HL183276-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11284854 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with type 1 diabetes, 21 years or older, who can perform home-based breathing exercises and have access to the monitoring tools used in the study.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who cannot perform inspiratory muscle training or who do not experience SBP reductions may not benefit.
What this research studies
This study tests a quick, at-home inspiratory muscle strength training program to lower SBP and improve vascular function in adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants will perform short daily sessions using a device that provides resistance while inhaling, designed to be easy to fit into a busy schedule. The researchers will monitor blood pressure, vascular health, and glucose responses to see if the training improves cardiovascular risk in real-world settings. The goal is to offer a simple, time-efficient option to reduce heart-disease risk for PwT1D who struggle to maintain exercise routines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could gain a convenient method to lower cardiovascular risk and improve vascular health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous data suggest that inspiratory muscle training can lower SBP and improve vascular function in other populations, supporting further testing in PwT1D.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Watso, Joseph — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Watso, Joseph
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.