Band workouts and breathing drills may boost lung health in seniors
NCT ID NCT07612072
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether elastic-band resistance training, with or without breathing exercises, can improve lung function and physical abilities in older adults with mild breathing problems. Seventy-five people aged 60 to 85 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: resistance training plus breathing exercises, resistance training alone, or usual health advice. The program lasts 12 weeks, with supervised sessions three times a week. Researchers will measure lung function, leg strength, walking speed, and exercise tolerance at the start, at 6 weeks, and at 12 weeks.
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Active substance
elastic-band resistance training and breathing training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, low-cost exercise program to help older adults breathe better and stay active.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are generally safe, but some participants may find them too challenging.
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Huayuan Road Community Health Service Center, Haidian District, Beijing
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100084, China
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