Simple breathing device may strengthen core and cut liver fat in seniors
NCT ID NCT07168733
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 4-week program of inspiratory muscle training (using a device called POWERbreathe) could improve diaphragm and abdominal wall muscle thickness and reduce liver fat in healthy women aged 60-80. Twenty-six women were split into a training group and a control group. The training group did breathing exercises twice daily, five days a week. Researchers measured muscle thickness and liver fat before and after the program.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Inspiratory muscle training using the POWERbreathe® device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help older women maintain muscle strength and reduce liver fat.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training lasted only 4 weeks, so long-term benefits are unknown.
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Gumushane Univetsity
Kelkit, Gümüşhane Province, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)
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