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Breathing problems may weaken Seniors' fitness, study finds

NCT ID NCT07107191

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 120 adults aged 65 and older to see if dysfunctional breathing (abnormal breathing patterns without a clear medical cause) is linked to lower physical fitness. Participants completed breathing questionnaires and fitness tests like chair stands, arm curls, and walking. The goal was to understand whether breathing issues independently predict poorer strength, balance, and endurance.

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What this could lead to
If the findings show a clear link, it could help doctors screen for breathing issues in older adults to preserve mobility and independence.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all older adults, and no intervention was tested.

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Study facts

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

individuals aged sixty-five and older

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 years or older * Regularly monitored (followed) for at least six months * Possess sufficient cognitive ability to communicate * Able to perform activities of daily living independently or with minimal assistance * No history of respiratory disease within the past three months * No current acute illness Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced dementia or significant cognitive impairment * A diagnosis of cardiopulmonary disease (e.g., COPD, congestive heart failure) * A history of malignancy * Serious musculoskeletal conditions * Major surgery within the past six months * Neurological or orthopedic problems that limit physical activity * Refused to participate in the study * Inability to complete the measurement procedures

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Dysfunctional breathing Older adults

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yunus Emre TÜTÜNEKEN

    Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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