Inspiratory muscle training with blood flow restriction showed feasibility in frail older adults in a pilot RCT.
This pilot randomized controlled trial tested combined inspiratory muscle training and blood flow restriction in frail older adults. The study assessed feasibility and preliminary effects on physical function, respiratory strength, handgrip, sit-to-stand performance, body composition, frailty, fall efficacy, and blood pressure. Specific findings on efficacy outcomes were not reported in the abstract provided.
What this changes
The finding has not established an approved change to our evidence assessment.
Source date: Aug 21, 2026 · Discovered: Sep 18, 2026 · Assessed: — · Research update
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Study details
- Design
- Rct
- Sample size
- —
- Duration
- —
- Population
- Frail older adults
- Primary outcome
- Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of combined inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and blood flow restriction (BFR) intervention
- Effect size
- —
- Significance
- Not reported
- Journal
- Taipei Medical University
- Published
- Oct 5, 2026
Sources
Primary source
- Taipei Medical University ↗Clinical trial
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