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Comparative Effects of Balance and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Older Adults

NCT07468968 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 27

Last updated 2026-03-18

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Summary

This study aims to investigate and compare the effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), balance training, and a combination of both on respiratory muscle strength and balance in older adults. Aging is often associated with a decline in skeletal and respiratory muscle strength, which can increase the risk of falls and impact overall functionality.

Participants aged 60 and over will be randomly assigned to one of three groups:

Respiratory Muscle Training group (30 breaths, twice daily),

Balance Training group (45-50 minute sessions, 3 days a week),

Combined Training group (both IMT and balance exercises).

The intervention will last for 8-weeks. Researchers will evaluate respiratory muscle strength, balance, core endurance, and functional capacity before and after the 8-week program to determine which approach is most effective in improving these parameters in the geriatric population.

Conditions

  • Geriatric
  • Geriatrics Rehabilitation
  • Geriatric Fall
  • Geriatric Health

Interventions

DEVICE

Inspiratory Muscle Training

Participants will use a threshold inspiratory muscle trainer device. The training involves performing 30 breaths twice a day (morning and evening), 7 days a week for 8 consecutive weeks. The resistance (intensity) will be adjusted based on the participant's maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) to ensure progressive training.

BEHAVIORAL

Balance Training

A structured balance training program conducted under the supervision of a therapist. Sessions last 45-50 minutes, held 3 days per week for 8 weeks. The program includes static and dynamic balance exercises, weight-shifting tasks, and functional movement patterns designed to reduce fall risk.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Biruni University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Acibadem University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-12
Primary Completion
2026-06-12
Completion
2026-07-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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