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Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm Muscle Thickness, Fatty Liver Density and Aerobic Capacity in Elderly Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT07193082 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2025-10-07

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of a 4-week inspiratory muscle training (IMT) program on diaphragm muscle thickness, fatty liver density, functional capacity, and quality of life in elderly men aged 60-80 years. Participants were randomized into an IMT group and a control group. Assessments included diaphragm thickness, fatty liver density (via CT), six-minute walk test (6MWT), and quality of life (SF-12).

Conditions

  • Aging
  • Inspiratory Muscle Weakness
  • Fatty Liver
  • Reduced Functional Capacity

Interventions

DEVICE

Experimental Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT Group)

Experimental (IMT Group): Inspiratory Muscle Training (POWERbreathe® device, twice daily, 30 breaths per session, 5 days/week, 4 weeks, resistance starting at 40% of MIP and increased weekly).

DEVICE

Control Group: No inspiratory muscle training.

Control Group: No inspiratory muscle training.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gümüşhane Universıty

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-05
Primary Completion
2025-07-15
Completion
2025-08-10

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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