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

NCT06548880 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: E-714577430500104202121124-255
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Aging; Falling; Dependence; Inactivity, Physical

Keywords

COVID-19; activities of daily living; geriatrics; telerehabilitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• balance

  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.

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

• mobility

  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.

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

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• sleep quality

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

• depression status

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

• posture

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

• QoL

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

Study Arms (2)

Study group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the study group have 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.

Other: Structured exercise program

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in the control group were asked to maintain their daily physical activity routine.

Interventions

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.

Study group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 95 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Medipol University: lead
• Istanbul Gedik University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Medipol University

Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sedentary Behavior; COVID-19

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior; Pneumonia, Viral; Pneumonia; Respiratory Tract Infections; Infections; Virus Diseases; Coronavirus Infections; Coronaviridae Infections; Nidovirales Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases

Study Officials

• Gönül ERTUNÇ GÜLÇELİK, Ph.D.

  Kocaeli University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Sıla YILMAZ, M.Sc.

  Medipol University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Fatma Nur DÜLGER, Miss

  Medipol University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Elvan EKİNCİ, Miss

  İstanbul Gedik University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Model Details: 10 participants were included in the study group, and 10 participants were included in the control group.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 8, 2024
• First Posted: August 12, 2024
• Study Start: April 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: May 31, 2023
• Study Completion: August 31, 2023
• Last Updated: January 14, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-08

Locations

TU (1)