An open-label, multicenter, non-randomized single-arm comparative study of the rehabilitation effects on pulmonary function in the elderly kyphosis patients.

An open-label, multicenter, non-randomized single-arm comparative study of the rehabilitation effects on pulmonary function in the elderly kyphosis patients. - A study of rehabilitation effects on lung function in the elderly kyphosis patients.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000016091

Enrollment

Registered

2015-01-01

Start date

2015-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Kyphosis

Interventions

Patients receive rehabilitation treatments 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Rehabilitation treatments include: 1. Thorax ROM exercise and stretch (5 minutes) 2. Muscle training ( 5 times x 3 sets) 3. Ae

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Kyphosis patients with kyphosis index 15 or more. 2. Age 65 or older, male or female. 3. Written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who are unable to maintain a sitting position for 30 minutes. 2. Patients who are unable to walk even with walking aids. 3. Patients who can't understand the exercise procedure. 4. Patients who can't receive rehabilitation treatments. 5. Inappropriate patients due to complications judged by a doctor and/or a therapist.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement of pulmonary function	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement of exercise tolerability Improvement of ADL Improvement of symptoms	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactSeiya Morishita

Healthcare corporation Usuikai Tano Hospital Department of Rehabilitation

morishi2007@yahoo.co.jp0887-38-7111

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026