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Breathe easy: simple exercises may boost lung health after hip fracture

NCT ID NCT07389291

Symptom relief Sponsor: Saveetha University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether two easy breathing exercises—Liuzijue (a gentle Chinese practice using sounds) and box breathing (a controlled pattern)—can improve lung capacity and blood pressure in older adults who were immobile after a hip fracture. Researchers analyzed data from 40 people aged 65-85 who did one of the exercises for 20 minutes twice a day for 4 weeks. The goal is to find safe, cost-free ways to help recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Liuzijue Qi Gong exercise and Box Breathing technique
What this could lead to
If these breathing exercises prove effective, they could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve lung function and blood pressure in older adults recovering from hip fractures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are gentle, but individual responses can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged between 65-85 years * Femoral neck fracture managed conservatively or surgically. * Volume-oriented incentive spirometer level less than 1000ml * Blood pressure between 130/85 mmHg and 150/95 mmHg, not on regular antihypertensive medications * Minimum 2 weeks of immobilization following the fracture. * Ability to understand instructions and follow simple exercise routines. * Ability to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Recent major surgery (other than the femoral fracture) * Severe hearing or speech impairment * Uncontrolled hypertension (BP \> 150/95 mmHg) * Use of supplemental oxygen at rest * Cognitive impairment * History of cardiovascular events in the past 6 months * History of recurrent syncope or dizziness * Severe uncontrolled pain in the lower limb

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Conditions

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femoral neck fracture hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Blood pressure Breathing exercises Femoral neck fractures Inspiratory capacity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (SMCH)

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602105, India

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