Inspiring older adults: a home-friendly breathing muscle training program
Official title: The Application of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Health Promotion and Disability Prevention for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Run by Hungkuang University · NCT07713589 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether inspiratory muscle training helps healthy adults aged 65 and older improve breathing, daily activity, and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hungkuang University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung, Taiwan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 23, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07713589 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Potential participants are adults aged 65 or older who are cognitively intact, able to go out independently, and willing to participate in a health-promotion program during the study period.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with serious illnesses, complex arrhythmias, cognitive impairment, or other conditions that interfere with training or MIP measurement may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study targets healthy community-dwelling adults aged 65 and above. It investigates the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) using a Triflow device on respiratory strength, functional exercise capacity, and quality of life. Participants will engage in IMT as part of a health-promotion program, with outcomes focused on breathing efficiency, balance-related factors, and overall function. The trial is conducted at Hungkuang University in Taichung, Taiwan, and excludes individuals with serious illnesses or conditions that would interfere with training or measurements. The study builds on existing evidence that strengthening the diaphragm and related muscles can improve posture, reduce fatigue, and potentially lower fall risk in older adults.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience better breathing efficiency, greater physical capacity, and improved quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in older adults suggest IMT can improve respiratory and functional outcomes, but application to community-dwelling, healthy seniors remains less established, making these results exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged ≥65 years. 2. Normal cognitive function 3. No psychiatric disorders or Alzheimer's disease. 4. Able to go out independently and perform self-care. 5. Willing and able to participate throughout the health-promotion program. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals whom a physician has determined have a serious illness for which exercise is not recommended. 2. Individuals with functional limitations that may interfere with inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and/or maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) measurement-for example, unstable angina, complex arrhythmias, rheumatologic disease, active infectious disease, or cognitive impairment.
Where it's running
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HUNGKUANG University
Taichung, Taiwan, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chung-Shan Hung
- Email: melody1088105@gmail.com
- Phone: +886-4-26318652
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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.