Breathe better, think better? new study tests simple exercise combo for seniors
NCT ID NCT07505914
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether adding breathing exercises to balance training can improve thinking skills in people aged 65 and older. Forty participants will do 30 minutes of balance exercises plus 15 minutes of breathing exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in memory, attention, and lung function to see if the breathing component makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- breathing exercises and balance training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help older adults stay sharp and steady.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the improvements might be modest.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 65 years and older * Able to walk independently * Suitable for light to moderate physical activity * Willing and able to attend 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Underwent surgery within the last 6 months * Currently participating in another structured rehabilitation program * Neurological disorders that significantly restrict mobility (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Müzeyyen Keçeli Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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