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NCT Number: NCT07052279

Water Based Burpee Exercises on Functional Capacity in Poste-menopausal Women After Thyroidectomy

Skeletal muscle mass plays an important role with both metabolism and functional capacity. It is well established that the aging process leads to a significant decline in both muscle mass and strength which is associated with frailty , an increased risk of falls and decreased physical fitness and function In this context, high-load resistance training has been shown to reduce the risk of falls and increase strength and functional capacity in middle-aged and/or elderly individuals.

Aquatic exercise is one method that has previously been shown to improve muscle strength, balance, and coordination in those of advancing age Although the evidence supports the effectiveness of both water-based burpee exercise in middle-aged and elderly individuals, has, to our knowledge, never been investigated. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the long-term effect of water-based burpee exercises

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Key information

Conditions

Burpee Exercise Functional Capacity Postmenopausal Thyroidectomy Water Exercises

Age range

50 year–54 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults aged 54 ± 4 years .
  • Post-menopausal women after tyhroidectomy
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m².
  • Absence of osteoarticular dysfunctions in the lower limbs.
  • No personal history of cardiovascular disease
  • No water trauma
  • Non-smokers

Exclusion criteria

  • History of Cardiovascular disorders.
  • Severe osteoarticular dysfunctions.
  • Presence of Water panic.
  • Participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days.
  • Neurologic and psychiatric disorders (spina bifida, cerebral palsy, anorexia nervosa, known autism spectrum disorders).

Treatment and study plan

water based burpee exercises

Other

water based burpee exercises ( Aquatic exercise ) is one method that has previously been shown to improve muscle strength, balance, and coordination in those of advancing age Although the evidence supports the effectiveness of both water-based burpee exercise in middle-aged and elderly individuals, has, to our knowledge, never been investigated. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the long-term effect of water-based burpee exercises

aerobic exercises

Other

Traditional aerobic exercises for post-menopause include activities like brisk walking, jogging and cycling. These exercises help improve cardiovascular health, boost metabolism, and enhance mood. They can also be beneficial for maintaining bone density, especially weight-bearing exercises like walking and jogging.

Primary outcomes

  1. FEV1/FVC ( % )

    Time frame: pre and post 8 weeks

    Description: The ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first one second to the forced vital capacity of the lungs. That can reflect pulmonary function , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)

  2. FEV1 ( liters )

    Time frame: pre and post 8 weeks

    Forced expiratory volume in 1 second that can reflect pulmonary function , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)

  3. PEF ( liters / minute )

    Time frame: pre and post 8 weeks

    Peak expiratory flow (PEF), a key indicator of lung function,using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)

  4. FVC ( liters )

    Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks

    Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the total amount of air exhaled during the FEV test. Forced expiratory volume and forced vital capacity are lung function tests , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B , China )

  5. Chest expansion ( centimeter )

    Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks

    A simple, noninvasive pulmonary function test used to assess chest wall mobility and, to a lesser extent, lung function , using tape measurement.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Timed up and go test ( seconds )

    Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks

    A simple, quick, and widely used clinical performance-based measure of functional mobility and fall risk. It assesses how long it takes for a person to rise from a chair, walk three meters, turn, walk back, and sit down again.

  2. Gait Speed ( meters per second ) ( 4 Metre Walk Test )

    Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks

    Is the rate at which a person walks, is typically measured in meters per second (m/s). This is determined by dividing the distance walked by the time it takes to walk that distance. such as ( 4 Metre Walk Test )

  3. 30-Second Chair Test ( number of times the patient comes to a full standing position in 30 seconds ).

    Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks

    Designed for testing leg strength and endurance in older adults.

  4. Berg Balance Scale (BBS) to test dynamic balance

    Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks

    A widely used assessment tool in physical therapy to evaluate a patient's functional balance and fall risk. It consists of 14 tasks, scored on a 5-point scale from 0 to 4, with a total possible score of 56. A lower score indicates a higher risk of falling.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jul 4, 2025
Registry last updated
Nov 19, 2025

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