Improving lung capacity with a breathing device called Lung Master
Official title: The Increase of Lung Capacity Using the Lung Master (Pulmonary Exerciser)
Run by University of Nebraska · NCT06524856 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using a breathing device called Lung Master can help improve lung capacity and breathing in healthy adults aged 19-35 and those 65 and older.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Nebraska Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Omaha, Nebraska) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | October 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06524856 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals aged 19-35 or 65 and older who can commit to daily use of the device.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with existing respiratory or chronic conditions may 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 study investigates the effectiveness of the Lung Master, a pulmonary exerciser designed to enhance lung capacity and improve breathing in individuals. Participants will undergo spirometry tests to measure lung function before and after using the device at home for one month. The study aims to assess how daily use of the Lung Master can strengthen respiratory muscles and increase overall lung function. Two groups of healthy participants, aged 19-35 and 65 and above, will be recruited for this interventional study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved breathing and lung function for individuals suffering from chronic breathlessness.
How similar studies have gone: While the Lung Master is an investigational device, similar approaches using pulmonary exercisers have shown promise in improving lung function in other studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * able to complete the at home portion of the study daily * fall within the age ranges: 19-35 and above 65 years old Exclusion Criteria: * any respiratory or chronic conditions
Where it's running
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Biomechanics Research Building
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Farahnaz Fallah Tafti, PhD — University of Nebraska
- Study coordinator: Ann Nguyen, BS
- Email: annnguyen@unomaha.edu
- Phone: 402-554-2383
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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.