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Feasibility and Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training Combined With Blood Flow Restriction for Frail Older Adults

RecruitingNAAges 65 Years - anyAllTaipei Medical University
NCT07573995 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This randomized controlled trial study aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a combined inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and blood flow restriction (BFR) intervention in frail older adults. Outcomes of interest include feasibility, physical function, respiratory muscle strength, handgrip strength, five-times sit-to-stand performance, body composition, frailty level, fall efficacy, blood pressure, and adverse events.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older who are classified as at least "vulnerable" using the Clinical Frailty Scale (score ≥4). * Participants must have no cognitive impairment and be able to follow commands, as assessed by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Exclusion Criteria: * (1) are unable to participate in exercise (e.g., due to severe musculoskeletal disorders) * (2) have high-risk factors for exercise, such as uncontrolled hypertension (\>150 mmHg systolic blood pressure (SBP) / \>90 mmHg diastolic blood pressure (DBP), coagulation disorders, and deep venous thrombosis * (3) have hematological disorders or are using hematology related-medications * (4) have significant comorbidities, including a history of stroke, diabetes with severe complications, or cardiovascular diseases * (5) chronic lung conditions (e.g., obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma), and * (6) have participated in a structured exercise training program within the past 3 months at a frequency exceeding three sessions per week.
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What it tests

  • Exercise
  • Sham Control
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Where

1 site
Taipei Medical University
Taipei, Taiwan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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