New study reveals hidden links between breathing and balance in seniors
NCT ID NCT06267625
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 143 older adults (65+) to measure their breathing, posture, muscle strength, physical activity, balance, and mobility. Participants completed simple tests and questionnaires in one session. The goal was to find connections between these factors that could help understand aging better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help identify key physical factors that affect mobility and quality of life in older adults, guiding future interventions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all elderly populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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143 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- 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.
Who is studied
At least 50 individuals aged 65 and over will be included
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria for Elderly Individuals * Being 65 years or older * Volunteering to participate in the study * Getting a score of 23 or higher on the Standardized Mini Mental State Test Exclusion Criteria for Elderly Individuals \- The participant has a cognitive, neurological or orthopedic disease that would affect the participant's ability to move independently and understand the questions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Izmir Democracy University
Izmir, 35140, Turkey (Türkiye)
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