Comparative Effects of Balance and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Older Adults

This study aims to investigate and compare the effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), balance training, and a combination of both on respiratory muscle strength and balance in older adults. Aging is often associated with a decline in skeletal and respiratory muscle strength, which can increase the risk of falls and impact overall functionality. Participants aged 60 and over will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Respiratory Muscle Training group (30 breaths, twice daily), Balance Training group (45-50 minute sessions, 3 days a week), Combined Training group (both IMT and balance exercises). The intervention will last for 8-weeks. Researchers will evaluate respiratory muscle strength, balance, core endurance, and functional capacity before and after the 8-week program to determine which approach is most effective in improving these parameters in the geriatric population.

NCT Number	NCT07468968
Lead Sponsor	Acibadem University Collaborators: Biruni University
Conditions	Geriatric, Geriatrics Rehabilitation, Geriatric Fall, Geriatric Health
Enrollment	27 participants
Start Date	2026-03-12
Primary Completion	2026-06-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-18