Community-dwelling independent older adults (independent in daily life, with or without chronic lifestyle-related diseases), older adults eligible for long-term care prevention programs, and older adults with pre-frailty
Conditions
Interventions
Perform the exercise regimen with the lumbar-type Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) attached.
Sponsors
Tohoku University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Participant Condition Community-dwelling older adults who are independent in their activities of daily living (ADL) and are capable of participating in local community activities or health classes. Individuals may have lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia, as long as they are not prohibited by a physician from engaging in daily activities or light to moderate exercise. (2) Age Approximately 65 years or older at the time of enrollment. (3) Gender No restrictions. (4) Health-related Conditions Individuals who are able to maintain a standing position and do not have severe musculoskeletal, neurological, or cardiovascular diseases that would interfere with program participation. (5) Informed Consent Individuals who have received both oral and written explanations about the purpose and content of the study, have fully understood them, and have provided written informed consent of their own free will.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Since the participants are recruited from local health promotion classes, it is assumed that all individuals are cleared to engage in physical activity. However, the following conditions should be confirmed, and individuals meeting any of them should be excluded: Physician restriction: Individuals who are prohibited or cautioned against physical activity by their doctor. Difficulty with independent walking or standing, or high risk of falling (e.g., 2 or more falls in the past 6 months). Cardiovascular or respiratory instability: Resting blood pressure >= 180/110 mmHg, resting heart rate >= 120 bpm, unstable angina, heart failure (NYHA class III-IV), use of home oxygen, etc. Acute phase, infection, or severe pain: Fever >= 37.5 C, active infection, stroke/fracture/surgery in the past 3 months, or joint pain rated >= 7 out of 10 on the NRS scale at rest or with light load. Device incompatibility: Presence of implantable electrical devices that are incompatible or contraindicated with HAL/Cyvis100, allergy to electrodes or gel, or skin lesions at the application site.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sit-to-Stand test, Two-step test, Locomo 25 questionnaire, 10-meter walk test, Hand grip strength, and Functional reach test will be measured before and after the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| WHO-5 Well-Being Index or short version of the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale will be used to evaluate changes in positive affect and life satisfaction before and after the intervention. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTomoko Omiya
Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University Division of Health Science, Department of Public Health Nursing
Outcome results
None listed