Balance vs. breathing training for older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two types of training—one focusing on balance exercises and one on breathing muscle exercises—to see which helps older adults more. If you are 60 or older and able to walk on your own, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- Age 60 or older
- Able to walk 10 meters (about 30 feet) without help from another person
- Not currently using sedative or sleeping pills
- No serious neurological, heart, or lung conditions that need treatment
- No recent broken bones or severe joint problems that stop you from doing balance exercises
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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