Long-term care
Conditions
Interventions
Participating in exercise classes using video games (2 times/week, for 6 weeks)
The control group are asked to maintain their normal lifestyle.
Sponsors
Shimane University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Men and women aged 60 or older (2) Those who can participate in exercise classes twice a week.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Those who have difficulty in knee extension and flexion during standing exercise. (2) Those whose resting systolic blood pressure is 180 mmHg or higher (3) Those who are prohibited from exercising by their family physician. (4) Those who have participated in other programs (exercise programs, weight loss and other dietary guidance) in the last 6 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| fitness | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| fitness (aerobic capacity, muscle strength, balance, and walking ability), anthropometrics (height and weight), resting blood pressure, cognitive functions (Trail Making Test), objective measured sleep parameters, physical activity levels, subjectively measured sleep, loneliness, exercise enjoyment, positive & negative affect | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactRyo Miyazaki
Shimane University Faculty of Human Sciences
Outcome results
None listed