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Effects of aerobic exercises and Xbox Kinect on blood pressure, quality of sleep and life of older adults

Comparing the effects of Xbox Kinect and aerobic exercise on blood pressure, quality of sleep, and quality life among elderly

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180627040251N1
Enrollment
45
Registered
2020-03-30
Start date
2019-10-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-04-21

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Conditions

Condition 1: Blood Pressure. Condition 2: Quality of Life. Condition 3: Quality of Sleep. Condition 4: Aerobic Exercise. Abnormal blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis Problems related to life management difficulty Sleep disorders Activity, aerobic and step exercise

Interventions

Intervention 1: Exergame Intervention group: Participants play video games with Xbox Kinect for 8 weeks and three days a week. The duration of each session is 40 minutes, including pre-workout warm-up

Sponsors

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 50 years and above Willing to participate in the study At least one year has passed since the diagnosis of primary hypertension by a specialist physician No underlying diseases like diabetes, congestive heart failure, nephropathy They have not participated in any other exercise program in the past six months With a systolic blood pressure of 120-140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of 90-80 mmHg The participants are authorized to participate in the exercise program with the permission of a specialist physician Having no physical limitation to attend exercise Having a sense of hearing and vision

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: acute or chronic disease with documented influence on balance and gait control (e.g., Parkinson’s disease; diabetes or peripheral neuropathy Joint replacement and fracture use of assertive gait devices (e.g., walking canes and frames Missing exercise protocol more than two session

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Blood Pressure. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Measure.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of Life. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Quality of Life questioner.;Quality of Sleep. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Quality of sleep Questioner.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Mohammadali Nazarinia

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

sgrc@sums.ac.ir36122203-071

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026