Balance Control in Elderly, Cognition, Fall Prevention in Healthy Aging, Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this interventional clinical trial is to investigate the effects of breathing exercises added to balance training on cognitive function in individuals aged 65 years and older. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do breathing exercises affect cognition? Do different breathing exercises affect cognition in different ways? Researchers will administer two different breathing protocols and evaluate cognition before and after each protocol. Participants will take part in an 8-week program consisting of sessions that include 30 minutes of balance-based exercises and 15 minutes of breathing exercises. Sessions will be held twice weekly under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Interventions
A structured balance-based exercise program (30 minutes per session) designed to reduce fall risk and improve functional performance.
OTHERInspiratory Muscle Training
Training performed using a threshold device to strengthen inspiratory muscles for 15 minutes with intensity set individually and progressively adjusted.
OTHERBreathing Exercise Program
Breathing exercises aimed at improving lung function and respiratory health, including diaphragmatic breathing and pursed-lip breathing. Exercises will be performed for 15 minutes
Sponsors
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Caregiver)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adults aged 65 years and older * Able to walk independently * Suitable for light to moderate physical activity * Willing and able to attend 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks
Exclusion criteria
* Underwent surgery within the last 6 months * Currently participating in another structured rehabilitation program * Neurological disorders that significantly restrict mobility (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) | From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks | The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is used to assess global cognitive function. The total score ranges from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating better cognitive performance. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Spirometry Parameters (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC Ratio) | From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks | Spirometry will be used to assess pulmonary function, including forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and the FEV1/FVC ratio. Higher values indicate better pulmonary function. |
| Maximal Inspiratory and Expiratory Pressures (MIP/MEP) | From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks | Respiratory muscle strength will be assessed using maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) measurements. Higher values indicate greater respiratory muscle strength. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTDeema Almurad
Outcome results
None listed