Research on the maintenance and improvement of physical and mental functions of elderly people under the self-restraint caused by COVID-19 by using a remote system to connect their homes

Research on the maintenance and improvement of physical and mental functions of elderly people under the self-restraint caused by COVID-19 by using a remote system to connect their homes - Research to maintain and improve the mental and physical functions of the elderly using a remote system

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000041458

Enrollment

Registered

2020-10-01

Start date

2020-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

locomotive syndrome etc.

Interventions

In addition to the usual gymnastics salon, weekly online video calls will be used for simultaneous remote gymnastics and exercise instruction, as well as interactive communication through online meeti

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men and women over 65 years of age who participate in a local gymnastics salon and are able to communicate with each other.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People who have extreme difficulty with gymnastics and other physical activities, and people who are unable to communicate by online

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Measuring muscle strength by sit-to-stand test and balance ability by the one-leg standing time test before and at 3, 6 and 12 months after the intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Assessment of Mental Functioning by the PGC Morale Scale Questionnaire	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKazunori Kojima

Okayama healthcare professional university Department of Physical Therapy

kojima@opu.ac.jp086-233-8020

Outcome results

None listed

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