Comparing Music-Supported and Traditional Aerobic Training in Geriatric Health Outcomes

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorBezmialem Vakif University

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

Treatment groups

33 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators