U.S., Aug. 15 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07122804) titled 'Hyperventilation and Physical Performance in Obesity' on Aug. 08.
Brief Summary: Obesity has become a major public health concern worldwide due to its rapidly increasing prevalence. It is defined as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat that may impair health. Obesity is associated not only with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer, but also with impaired respiratory function.
Excess body mass can reduce the range of motion of the respiratory muscles, limit the mechanical function of the chest wall and diaphragm, and decrease the efficiency of v...