The Impact of Practicing Active Breathing Exercises on Elderly Individuals Living in the Community

NCT06328192 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: active breathing elderly
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 300
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of Active Breathing Exercises on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address two key aspects: 1) the prevalence of dysphagia among community-dwelling elderly individuals, and 2) the effects of Active Breathing Exercises on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals with swallowing disorders. All participants enrolled are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) Active Breathing Exercises, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.

Conditions

Dysphagia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Standardized Swallowing Assessment Scale

  The Standardized Swallowing Assessment Scale is a commonly used tool for evaluating swallowing function. It is widely applied in medical and rehabilitation fields to assess an individual's swallowing ability and the smooth passage of food/liquid through the esophagus. The scale ranges from 18 to 46, with lower scores indicating better swallowing function.

  day 1 and day 21

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Time consumed in eating

  day 1 and day 21

• Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire

  day 1 and day 21

Study Arms (1)

Active Breathing Exercises

EXPERIMENTAL

The elderly individuals will be arranged to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) duration of Active Breathing Exercises, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. Apart from this,we require participants to only engage in daily activities and avoid strenuous and dangerous behaviors.

Behavioral: Active Breathing Exercises

Interventions

Active Breathing Exercises BEHAVIORAL

Active breathing exercises aim to enhance the strength and flexibility of respiratory muscles through a series of exercises, improving breathing patterns and increasing respiratory efficiency. The following are common components of active breathing exercises: 1) Deep Breathing. 2) Chest Expansion. 3) Diaphragmatic Breathing. 4) Coughing Techniques. 5) Expiratory Resistance Training. 6) Gradual Increase in Activity.

Active Breathing Exercises

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Age over 60 years old.
• No hospitalization within the past six months.
• With clear consciousness and able to cooperate with questionnaires and training.
• The elderly people who voluntarily participate and agree to adhere until the end of the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Complicated with severe liver and kidney failure, tumors, or hematological disorders.
• Physical disability.
• Difficulty in mobility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Copka Sonpashan: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Deglutition Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases; Pharyngeal Diseases; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases

Study Officials

• Nieto Luis

  Site Coordinator of United Medical Group

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Lavie Ce

CONTACT

15333828388; linchuangzhuce@163.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: The Research Director

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 10, 2024
• First Posted: March 25, 2024
• Study Start: April 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2024
• Study Completion: May 1, 2024
• Last Updated: March 25, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03