Breathing workout with a twist: could blood flow restriction boost strength in the frail elderly?
NCT ID NCT07573995
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether combining breathing muscle training with blood flow restriction (a technique that lightly limits blood flow to the arms or legs during exercise) is safe and helpful for frail older adults. The goal is to see if it can improve physical function, muscle strength, and mobility. The study will involve 30 people aged 65 and older who are frail but can follow instructions.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older who are classified as at least "vulnerable" using the Clinical Frailty Scale (score ≥4). * Participants must have no cognitive impairment and be able to follow commands, as assessed by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Exclusion Criteria: * (1) are unable to participate in exercise (e.g., due to severe musculoskeletal disorders) * (2) have high-risk factors for exercise, such as uncontrolled hypertension (\>150 mmHg systolic blood pressure (SBP) / \>90 mmHg diastolic blood pressure (DBP), coagulation disorders, and deep venous thrombosis * (3) have hematological disorders or are using hematology related-medications * (4) have significant comorbidities, including a history of stroke, diabetes with severe complications, or cardiovascular diseases * (5) chronic lung conditions (e.g., obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma), and * (6) have participated in a structured exercise training program within the past 3 months at a frequency exceeding three sessions per week.
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Locations
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Taipei Medical University
Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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