Comparing muscle training methods for older adults
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Peripheral Muscle Training and Inspiratory Muscle: Randomized Clinical Study.
Run by Biruni University · NCT06321263 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing which type of muscle training, combined with aerobic exercise, helps older adults feel stronger and improve their daily activities better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Biruni University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Çanakkale) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 25, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 27, 2024 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06321263 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are geriatric individuals aged 65 to 80 who can walk 10 meters with or without assistance and have a Mini Mental Test score of 20 or higher.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with serious neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, or pulmonary conditions that prevent exercise, as well as those with significant sensory impairments or psychiatric diseases, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study compares the effects of peripheral muscle training and inspiratory muscle training, both combined with aerobic exercise, on various health outcomes in geriatric individuals aged 65 to 80. The research aims to assess improvements in muscle strength, physical performance, respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, and overall quality of life. By focusing on the physiological changes associated with aging, the study seeks to determine which training method is more effective in combating sarcopenia and enhancing daily living activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved muscle strength and quality of life for older adults, helping them maintain independence and reduce the risk of disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that both peripheral and inspiratory muscle training can effectively improve exercise capacity in older adults, suggesting that this approach is supported by existing literature.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 65 years to 80 years (Older ), * Standardised Mini Mental Test score ≥ 20, * To walk 10 meters with or without an assistive device, * If the participants answered No all of the questions of The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * With serious neurological and orthopedic problems that may prevent them from exercising, * With serious vision and hearing problems, * With a psychiatric disease, * With serious cardiac and pulmonary system diseases that may prevent them from exercising, * With vestibular system problems or medication use that may affect the vestibular system, * Smokers.
Where it's running
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Golden Years Life Center
Çanakkale, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sezen Uyanık, MSc — Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
- Study coordinator: Buket Akıncı, Ass.Prof.
- Email: bakinci@biruni.edu.tr
- Phone: 902124448276
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.