Exploring the effects of high lung volume static apnea on pain and body functions
Official title: Effects of Static Apnea at High Lung Volume on Hypoalgesia, Cardiovascular Function and Respiratory Function
Run by Centro Universitario La Salle · NCT06150677 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests if holding your breath for 6 minutes can help healthy people feel less pain and improve how their heart and lungs work.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centro Universitario La Salle Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT06150677 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy individuals aged 18 to 64 without any significant medical history.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological, or osteomuscular conditions, as well as those experiencing pain, will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled study investigates the hypoalgesic effects of a 6-minute session of voluntary static apnea at high lung volume in healthy individuals. The primary focus is on understanding how this breathing technique influences pain perception, while secondary objectives include assessing its impact on cardiovascular and respiratory functions. Participants will be monitored during the intervention to gather data on these physiological responses. The study aims to provide insights into the potential therapeutic applications of apnea training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer a novel non-pharmacological approach to pain management.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of high lung volume static apnea is novel, similar studies exploring breathing techniques for pain management have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: - Asymptomatic subjects aged between 18 and 64 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological or osteomuscular signs or pathologies. * History of epilepsy. * Pregnant. * Pharmacological treatment. * Participants who present any type of pain on the day of the measurements or who have frequently suffered pain during the previous 4 weeks.
Where it's running
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CSEU LaSalle
Madrid, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fran DeAsís-Fernández
- Email: frandeasis@lasallecampus.es
- Phone: (0034)667000218
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.