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The Effect of Active Breathing Exercises for Elderly People in the Community

NCT06232031 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2024-03-12

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of Active Breathing Exercises on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address two key aspects: 1) the prevalence of dysphagia among community-dwelling elderly individuals, and 2) the effects of Active Breathing Exercises on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals with swallowing disorders. All participants enrolled are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) Active Breathing Exercises, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.

Conditions

  • Swallowing Disorder

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Active Breathing Exercises

Active breathing exercises aim to enhance the strength and flexibility of respiratory muscles through a series of exercises, improving breathing patterns and increasing respiratory efficiency. The following are common components of active breathing exercises: 1) Deep Breathing. 2) Chest Expansion. 3) Diaphragmatic Breathing. 4) Coughing Techniques. 5) Expiratory Resistance Training. 6) Gradual Increase in Activity.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Zeng Changhao

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nieto Luis, Master · Site Coordinator of United Medical Group located in Miami

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-25
Primary Completion
2024-02-25
Completion
2024-02-28

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