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NCT Number: NCT05097196

Effects of Home Based Step Aerobic Exercises

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of commercially produced new generation smart step board and step-aerobic exercises for 6 weeks on the functional capacity and physical performance of young sedentary individuals.

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Key information

Conditions

Aerobic Exercise

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Afyonkarahisar Health Science University

Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of commercially produced new generation smart step board and step-aerobic exercises for 6 weeks on the functional capacity and physical performance of young sedentary individuals. The primary outcomes to be evaluated are the functional improvements in individuals' balance, functional capacity, muscle strength, and resting heart rate after 6 weeks of step-aerobic exercises. Secondary results are the evaluation of the effects of individuals on jumping performance and exercise motivation. It is thought that the results obtained in the study will reveal new information for studies investigating home-based exercise and rehabilitation practices and may provide evidence for larger studies involving a diagnosis of a disease in the future.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Not participating in an exercise program that is followed regularly for at least 6 months
  • Able to use a wearable device and willing to regularly step aerobic exercise
  • In possession of a smart phone, tablet or computer
  • BMI 25 to 40 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

  • Severe concomitant diseases: chronic heart failure, liver cirrhosis, kidney failure, active cancer, and cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological psychological other diseases
  • Not continuing the exercise program for more than three
  • Loss of balance due to loss of consciousness or dizziness in the last 6 months

Treatment and study plan

Moderate-intensity aerobic activities

Other

The exercise intensity of the individual is planned at 50-60% heart rate reserve using the Karvonen method.

Primary outcomes

  1. Functional capacity

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    Six minute walk test (6MWT) distance of the participants will be evaluated using the G-Walk sensor system

  2. Resting heart rate

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    Resting heart rate measurements are beats per minute taken in the morning

Secondary outcomes

  1. Flamingo Balance Test

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    Static balances of the subjects will be determined with the Flamingo Balance Test.

  2. Quadriceps Strength

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    Testing will be done at 90 degrees of knee flexion using Mechanical Push/Pull Dynamometer (MPPD) 22 lb (Fabrication Enterprises Inc., USA).

  3. Counter movement jump

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    The jump parameters of the participants will be evaluated using the G-Walk sensor system (BTS G-Walk BTS Bioengineering Company, Italy).

  4. Exercise motivation

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    Motivation will be measured after exercise using a visual analog scale consisting of a 100 mm line. Individuals will mark on the line how motivated they are during exercise. Motivation points will be obtained by measuring the distance from zero to point o

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Home Based Step Aerobic Exercises on the Functional Capacity and Physical Performance of Sedentary Young Adults: A Pilot Study

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Oct 28, 2021
Registry last updated
Jan 30, 2024

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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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