About this trial
The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effects of a music therapy-based aerobic exercise program and traditional aerobic exercise training on cardiopulmonary functions, functional capacity, balance, peripheral muscle strength, cognitive functions, depression level and quality of life in geriatric individuals.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Being 65 years of age or older
Willingness to participate in the study
Disqualifiers
Presence of uncontrolled hypertension (≥180/110 mmHg) or severe complications of diabetes (e.g., diabetic neuropathy, proliferative retinopathy, uncontrolled hypoglycemic episodes)
Presence of respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, etc.
Presence of chronic neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), etc.
Diagnosis of any oncological disease
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Aerobic Exercise
- Aerobic exercise with music therapy