None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: clapping Group
: This group is shown a set of 7 clapping exercises, which are to be performed daily for six weeks
Intervention2: Control Group: This group has to continue to perform the
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Apparently healthy individuals aged 65 and above
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals having the following conditions a) carpal tunnel syndrome b) Guyon canal syndrome c) Recent burns on the upper limb d) Open and unhealed wounds on the upper limb e) Recent fractures of the upper and or lower limb f) Any neurological condition such as Parkinsonism etc
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| SF-36 for Quality of lifeTimepoint: Pre assessment to be done prior to the first session and post assessment to be done at the end of 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 6- Minutes Walk Test for lung and heart functionTimepoint: Pre assessment to be done prior to the first session and post assessment to be done at the end of 6 weeks;Insomnia Severity Index for Insomnia screeningTimepoint: Pre assessment to be done prior to the first session and post assessment to be done at the end of 6 weeks;Numerical Pain rating Scale for PainTimepoint: Pre assessment to be done prior to the first session and post assessment to be done at the end of 6 weeks;Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index for quality of sleepTimepoint: Pre assessment to be done prior to the first session and post assessment to be done at the end of 6 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Devkee Jayesh Gandhi
SVKMs NMIMS Sunandan Divatia School Of Science
Outcome results
None listed