Effects of Elastic Band Resistance Exercise on Muscle Strength and Depression in Hospitalized Elderly.
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorNational Taiwan University
About this trial
With improved a five-day intensive, low-resistance elastic band exercise program to evaluate its effectiveness in improving total muscle mass, upper and lower extremity muscle strength, self-perceived fear of falling, and depression among hospitalized elderly individuals. This study is a random control trial. Data collection includes elderly patient's total muscle mass, upper and lower extremity muscle strength, self-perceived fear of falling, and depression among hospitalized. The total muscle mass and upper and lower extremity muscle strength will be calculated in kilograms.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age of 65 years or older.
Anticipated hospital stay exceeding 7 days.
Able to follow instructions.
Four-limb muscle strength of at least three points, and grip strength measurements with a minimum of 26 kilograms for males and 18 kilograms for females.
Disqualifiers
This includes individuals with cardiovascular diseases such as acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, poorly controlled arrhythmias, complete atrioventricular block, acute heart failure, acute myocarditis, acute pericarditis, and other cardiac conditions.
Poorly controlled hypertension, with systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg or greater than 200 mmHg under medication.
Individuals hospitalized due to acute neurological injuries or conditions, such as epilepsy, stroke, or Parkinson's disease.
Diagnosed with cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Elastic Band
Treatment groups
62 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov