Healthy elderly people
Conditions
Interventions
Muscle Strength training using the Exercise Coach muscle training device
Sponsors
Kobe University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Individuals aged 65 or older but younger than 80 at the time of consent. (2) Individuals who, within the past 3 months, have consistently demonstrated systolic blood pressure below 150mmHg and diastolic blood pressure below 100mmHg through regular measurements at medical facilities or self-monitoring at home (including those taking antihypertensive medication). (3) Individuals currently free from symptoms such as joint pain, muscle pain, or bone pain that could affect their ability to exercise. (4) Individuals who have provided written informed consent for participation in this study of their own free will.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Individuals currently experiencing musculoskeletal disorders or pain in the musculoskeletal system. (2) Individuals with a history of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, heart failure, aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, or valvular heart disease. (3) Individuals diagnosed with severe mental disorders requiring treatment (e.g., schizophrenia, severe depression, bipolar disorder) or dementia. (4) Individuals with significantly impaired basic visual or auditory functions necessary for communication or understanding research instructions. (5) Individuals with active liver disease or progressive kidney disease (e.g., cirrhosis, chronic renal failure). (6) Individuals diagnosed with malignant tumors within the past 5 years or currently undergoing treatment, excluding adequately treated non-invasive skin cancers (such as basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma). (7) Individuals diagnosed with substance abuse or alcohol dependence within the past year or currently undergoing treatment. (8) Other individuals deemed unsuitable for this study by the study personnel.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adverse events | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYoshitada Sakai
Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine Division of Rehabilitation Medicine
Outcome results
None listed