Breathing training for older adults who are not very active
This trial tests a special breathing technique (intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia) to see if it can improve health and fitness in older adults who are not very active. It's a simple way to potentially boost your energy and well-being without needing to exercise a lot.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have not done any special training with low oxygen (hypoxic training) before.
- You get less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week (for example, less than a 30-minute walk 5 days a week).
- You do not have any medical condition that makes walking or daily tasks hard.
- You do not have serious heart or lung disease (like pulmonary hypertension or heart failure).
- You have never had cancer.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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