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NCT Number: NCT06921057

Effects of Exergames on Muscle and Lung Function in Elderly

The goal of this study is to examine the effects of 8-weeks exergames program on pulmonary function, muscle strength and cognitive function in elderly.

Participants will:

Play exergame 30min/session, 2 sessions/week or remained regular daily activities for 8 weeks.

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Key information

Conditions

Aging

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Chang Gung University

Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan

About this study

Subjects who are older than 60 years will be assigned to exergame group or control group randomly.

Exergame group: Subjects will receive exergame program 30min/session, 2 sessions/week for 8 weeks.

Control group: Subjects remain regular daily activities for 8 weeks. Both groups receive pre- and post- measurements. The measurements included assessment of muscle strength and lung function.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • age > 60 years,
  • sufficient cognitive capacity to provide informed consent,
  • ability to understand and speak Chinese or Taiwanese.

Exclusion criteria

  • medical conditions prohibiting physical exercise
  • physical or cognitive disabilities preventing participation in or comprehension of the exergame.

Treatment and study plan

Exergame

Other

playing exergames

Primary outcomes

  1. forced expiratory volume at 1 sec (L)

    Time frame: week 0 and week 8

    forced expiratory volume at 1sec

  2. forced expiratory volume at 1 sec (%)

    Time frame: week 0 and week 8

    percentage of forced expiratory volume at 1sec predicted value

  3. forced vital capacity(L)

    Time frame: week 0 and week 8

    forced vital capacity

  4. forced vital capacity(%)

    Time frame: week 0 and week 8

    percentage of forced vital capacity predicted value

  5. arm curl test

    Time frame: week 0 and week 8

    measurement upper arm muscle strength

  6. hand grip strength

    Time frame: week 0 and week 8

    measurement upper arm muscle strength

  7. Mini-Mental State Examination

    Time frame: week 0 and week 8

    assessment of cognitive function

  8. Montreal Cognitive Assessment

    Time frame: week 0 and week 8

    assessment of cognitive function

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chang Gung University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Exergames on Muscle Strength and Lung Function in Elderly

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Apr 10, 2025
Registry last updated
Apr 10, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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