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To check connection between how well older adults living in oldage home can move and how strong are their breathing muscles

Relationship between physical performance and respiratory muscle strength among older adults residing in long-term care settings. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/03/064608
Enrollment
87
Registered
2024-03-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Arjun A Achar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Older adults of age 60-80 years 2) Living in long-term care facility for more than 6 months 3) Both genders 4) Ability to walk unaided 5) Willingness to take part in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Cognitive score less than 3 in Mini-Cog scale 2) Critically ill or terminally ill 3) Known case of cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological and metabolic disorders which restrict mobility.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Physical performance (Short physical performance battery) Respiratory muscle strength (Micro rpm)Timepoint: Baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hand grip strengthTimepoint: Baseline—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vaishali K

Manipal College of Health Professions

vaishali.kh@manipal.edu9353039762

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026