Breathing exercises added to balance training to support thinking and prevent falls in older adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Participants aged 65 and older will join an 8-week supervised program with two weekly sessions that combine 30 minutes of balance-based exercises and 15 minutes of breathing practice. Two different breathing protocols will be applied and cognitive performance will be measured before and after each protocol. Sessions are led by a physical therapist and target independently ambulatory older adults who can tolerate light to moderate activity. The design compares cognitive change with the different breathing approaches when paired with standard balance training.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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)

Where it's running

• Müzeyyen Keçeli Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Deema Almurad
• Email: deemaalmurad@gmail.com
• Phone: 00905010492000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.