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Determine effect of new Aerobic Exercise Protocol on fat and muscle mass along with bone strength and density in the Elderly Individuals living in community With abdominal Obesity

Structured Aerobic Exercise Protocol on Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density in the Community Dwelling Elderly Individuals With Central Obesity - A randomized control trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/01/039740
Enrollment
30
Registered
2022-01-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-02-21

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Structured aerobic exercise protocol: 3 sessions of supervised structured aerobic exercises per week for 12 weeks Control Intervention1: Regular range of motion exercises: 3 sessions of

Sponsors

Vijay Kage
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: waist circumference more than or equal to 88 cms high visceral fat percentage measured on bio impedance analyzer more than 30% individuals with reduced bone density measured on DEXA

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with history of pathological fractures Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus & Hypertension Diagnosed cases of Cardiovascular disorder, Polyarthritis, spondylo-arthropathies, Cancer, tumor, metastasis etc. Physical disabilities or severe grade joint degenerative conditions Any medications that have effect on body fat mass (e.g.: Steroids, Hormonal therapy) Any other medical or surgical condition that prevents person from participating in exercise program Inability to comprehend commands or cognitive issues Individuals with metal implants, hearing aids, pacemakers

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
DEXA scan for Bone mineral density Bio Impedance Analyzer for fat and lean body mass BMI Waist circumferenceTimepoint: BMI & Waist circumference will be assessed at pre (day 1), week 4, week 8 and week12 (post) The body composition and bone mineral density will be assessed at 2 timelines i.e. Pre intervention and post intervention at 12weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
BMI Waist circumferenceTimepoint: Baseline, week4, week8, week 12

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKeerthana Vaidyanathan

KAHER institute of Physiotherapy

peeoo123@yahoo.com9844821355

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026