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A Clinical Trial to Study the Effect of Chair Suryanamskar with Strength Training on Fitness to Perform Daily Activities in Physically Weak Older Adults

Effect of Chair Suryanamaskar with Strength Training on Functional Fitness in Community Dwelling Frail Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/03/032277
Enrollment
108
Registered
2021-03-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Chair Suryanamaskar with strength training: Gentle warm up (10 Minutes) : Active exercises & Muscle stretches for major muscle groups. Chair Suryanamskar (20 Minutes): Fast-pace on the
lifestyle modifications, importance of exercises, different exercise training available for Frailty etc. Health education program booklet will be given. Adverse events will be monitored during biweekl

Sponsors

Nitin Suhas Nikhade
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Frail older adults with Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score between 4 to 9 2. Fit to do the exercises as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness-Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Those who exercise regularly or involved in recreational activity 2.Unstable coronary heart disease (CHD) 3.Uncontrolled hypertension (â?¥160/100 mm Hg) 4.Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus ( > 250 mg/dl) 5.Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo 6.Severe balance and mobility problems 7.Prolapsed inter vertebral disc or disc herniation 8.Rotator cuff injuries 9.Diagnosed osteoporosis 10.Any Neurological involvement such as Stroke, Parkinsonism etc. 11.Recent upper limb, lower limb or spinal fractures 12.Recent hip and/or knee replacement surgeries 13.Severe cognitive problem

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Functional/Senior Fitness Test (30 second chair stand test, Arm curl test, Chair sit and reach test, Back scratch test, 8 foot up and go test, 2 minute step test)Timepoint: Baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
FrailtyTimepoint: Baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNitin Suhas Nikhade

Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Loni

vaiphalke@gmail.com9822840790

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026