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NCT Number: NCT06548880

Effectiveness of Online Exercise Training in Geriatric Population During COVID-19

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of online exercise training in geriatric population whose daily life activity level decreased during COVID-19 pandemic.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does online exercise training improve quality of life in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic? * Does online exercise training improve sleep quality in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic? * Does online exercise training affect depression status in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic? * Does online exercise training reduce the risk of falls by improving balance and functional independence in geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic? * Does online exercise training improve posture in geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Research data were collected by Sociodemographic Information Form, 36-Item Short Form Survey, The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Geriatric Depression Scale, Timed Up & Go Test, and New York Posture Rating Chart.

While no application was given to the control group, study group has received an online exercise training with a structured exercise program including range of motion, stretching, and, to train full body, low intensity aerobic exercises, once a week for 10 weeks, each lasting 60 minutes.

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Key information

Conditions

Aging Behavior COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Dependence Falling Inactivity, Physical Infections Lung Diseases Nidovirales Infections Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Sedentary Behavior Virus Diseases

Age range

65 year–95 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Medipol University

Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Being over 65 years old

Exclusion criteria

  • Having mental retardation at a level that prevents communication
  • Having an uncontrollable heart and hypertension problem
  • Being receiving medical treatment or rehabilitation for balance that may affect the balance level
  • Having osteoporosis at a level where exercise can be considered risky
  • Having a health problem where exercise is considered contraindicated

Treatment and study plan

Structured Exercise program

Other

The intervention applied in this research has an online exercise training conducting with a structured exercise program including different types of exercise which are range of motion, stretching and low intensity aerobic exercises. The exercise program continued with sessions each lasting 60 minutes, once a week for 10 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. balance

    Time frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.

    To determine fall risk and measure the progress of balance, sit to stand and walking, Timed-Up and Go Test was used. This is a simple screening test that is a sensitive and specific measure of probability for falls among older adults. An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the test is at risk for falling. The results of the Timed-Up and Go Test were obtained in seconds. This primary outcome was evaluated by interpreting these results.

  2. mobility

    Time frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.

    To determine fall risk and measure the progress of balance, sit to stand and walking, Timed-Up and Go Test was used. This is a simple screening test that is a sensitive and specific measure of probability for falls among older adults. An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the test is at risk for falling. The results of the Timed-Up and Go Test were obtained in seconds. This primary outcome was evaluated by interpreting these results.

Secondary outcomes

  1. sleep quality

    Time frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.

    This outcome was evaluated by The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. This is a self-report questionnaire that assesses sleep quality over a 1-month time interval. The measure consists of 19 individual items, creating 7 components that produce one global score. Each item is weighted on a 0-3 interval scale. The global score is then calculated by totaling the seven component scores, providing an overall score ranging from 0 to 21, where lower scores denote a healthier sleep quality.

  2. depression status

    Time frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.

    This outcome was evaluated by Geriatric Depression Scale. According to the results of this questionnaire, a higher score is considered an indicator of more severe depression.

  3. posture

    Time frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.

    This outcome was evaluated by New York Posture Rating Chart. This test includes a set of three figure drawings for each of different body alignment segments contributing to overall postural alignment. According to the results of this test, a higher score is considered an indicator of good posture.

  4. QoL

    Time frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.

    This outcome was evaluated by 36-Item Short Form Survey. This questionnaire evaluates 8 basic concepts related to health with 36 questions. Item scores for each quality of life area are coded and placed on a scale of 0-100 (0 is the worst, 100 is the best) using algorithms.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medipol University

Other

Collaborators

  • Istanbul Gedik University

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Online Exercise Training in Geriatric Population Whose Daily Life Activity Level Decreased During COVID-19 Pandemic

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Aug 12, 2024
Registry last updated
Jan 14, 2025

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