Dysfunctional Breathing and Physical Fitness in Older Adults

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

120 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-08-01

Study Completion Date

2025-09-30

Brief Summary

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The global aging trend will continue to challenge healthcare systems, making it increasingly important to preserve quality of life and independence among older adults. Physical fitness will remain a crucial factor for maintaining autonomy, yet aging will naturally lead to declines in respiratory function, muscle strength, balance, and flexibility. Dysfunctional breathing (DB), characterized by abnormal respiratory patterns without organic pathology, will become a growing public health concern in the elderly. Although symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, and anxiety will likely limit physical activity, the specific effects of DB on physical fitness in older adults will not yet be well understood. This study will aim to investigate the effects of DB on physical fitness components in older individuals and determine whether these effects are independent of demographic variables such as age and body mass index (BMI). The study will compare physical fitness levels between older adults with and without DB and will evaluate the predictive value of DB for physical performance outcomes.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Dysfunctional Breathing Older Adults

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Group 1

Assessment

Intervention Type OTHER

Data will be collected from all participants in assessmnet group.

Interventions

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Assessment

Data will be collected from all participants in assessmnet group.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Aged 65 years or older
* Regularly monitored (followed) for at least six months
* Possess sufficient cognitive ability to communicate
* Able to perform activities of daily living independently or with minimal assistance
* No history of respiratory disease within the past three months
* No current acute illness

Exclusion Criteria

* Advanced dementia or significant cognitive impairment
* A diagnosis of cardiopulmonary disease (e.g., COPD, congestive heart failure)
* A history of malignancy
* Serious musculoskeletal conditions
* Major surgery within the past six months
* Neurological or orthopedic problems that limit physical activity
* Refused to participate in the study
* Inability to complete the measurement procedures

Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes