Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm and Ab-dominal Wall Muscle Thickness With Fatty Liver Density in Elderly Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lead Sponsor:
Gümüşhane Universıty
Conditions:
Perceived Recovery
Eligibility:
FEMALE
60-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Background: Post-menopausal estrogen decline is considered a contributing factor to sarcopenia, and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) may provide benefits in this demo-graphic. This study examined the...
Detailed Description
1. Introduction The aging process leads to various impairments in multiple physiological systems, including the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems. One of the primary consequences of this process...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- were defined as women aged 60-80 years (post-menopausal), who were independent in activities of daily living,
- demonstrated adequate cognitive function to follow instructions,
- had no musculoskeletal injury within the previous six months,
- were non-smokers,
- had routine thoracic or abdominal CT images obtained for clinical indications and used in this study.
Exclusion
- included having uncontrolled cardiovascular or pulmonary disease such as heart failure or COPD/asthma exacerbation,
- uncontrolled hypertension, diagnosed chronic liver disease,
- acute respiratory infection within the last four weeks,
- participation in structured respiratory or resistance training within the last six months,
- recent thoracoabdominal surgery or hernia, use of medications known to affect muscle or liver metabolism such as systemic corticosteroids, anabolic agents, or hepatotoxic drugs,
- severe orthopedic or neurological conditions limiting mobility, or refusal to participate.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 5 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 5 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
26 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07168733
Start Date
June 5 2025
End Date
August 5 2025
Last Update
September 18 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Gumushane Univetsity
Kelkit, Gümüşhane Province, Turkey (Türkiye), 29600