No phaseRecruiting
IMST for Dementia Risk Reduction
Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) to Reduce Dementia Risk in Older Adults
- Sponsor
- Florida State University (Academic or other)
- Enrolment
- 30 planned
- Conditions
- Systolic Blood Pressure; Blood Pressure; Depression - Major Depressive Disorder; Anxiety; Sleep Quality; Physical Function; Cognitive Function
- Interventions
- Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training High-Resistance; Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training Low-Resistance
- Ages
- adults, older adults
- Registry
- NCT07349706
From the registry
Using a 2-arm, RCT approach, the primary goal of the study is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) as a non-pharmacologic intervention to reduce cardiovascular and cognitive risks in older adults. Next, investigators will examine secondary effects of IMST on mood, sleep quality, systemic inflammation, and physical/motor function. Finally, investigators will assess participant adherence and acceptability ratings of using an 8-week home-based IMST protocol in a diverse older adult sample.
Primary outcomes
- Change in systolic BP
- Change in executive cognitive functioning