Reporter brief
Inspiratory muscle training with blood flow restriction showed feasibility in frail older adults in a pilot RCT.
What happened
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.
Why it matters
Assessment pending; this report does not establish a change in evidence.
What it does NOT prove
- Limitations have not been recorded; consult the primary source.
Study design and sample
Rct; Human.
Frail older adults
- Design
- Rct
- Sample
- —
- Journal
- Taipei Medical University
- Published
- Oct 5, 2026
Effect size
Not recorded.
Caveats
- Assessment: Pending.
- Only the source material recorded on this evidence page was assessed.
Conflicts and funding
Not recorded.
Previous evidence
See the Resistance training timeline and recorded assessment for prior evidence.
Primary source
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