Treadmill walking with leg cuffs boosts lung power in older women
NCT ID NCT07694349
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether 12 months of moderate treadmill walking with blood flow restriction (BFR) could improve lung function in healthy older women aged 60-80. Participants walked three times a week, with some wearing pneumatic cuffs on their thighs to partially restrict blood flow. The BFR group showed significant improvements in key lung measurements and a lower resting heart rate, with no side effects reported. The findings suggest that adding BFR to walking may be a safe way to enhance respiratory health in older adults.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Blood flow restriction via pneumatic cuffs
- What this could lead to
- If confirmed, this approach could offer a simple exercise strategy to improve lung function and heart health in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Longer and larger trials are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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Clinica Oces
Santiago, 8320000, Chile
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