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Changes in muscle function and immune cell function in the elderly according to walking

Effects of Walking Speed on Myofunction and Immunocytes in the Elderly Women: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0007631
Enrollment
32
Registered
2022-08-09
Start date
2022-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-09-20

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Behavioral : Three types of walking were applied for 12 weeks, muscle function derived from the human body of the elderly was measured through Tensiomyography (TMG), and blood tests were performed for

Sponsors

Seoul Songdo Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The subjects of this study were the elderly aged 65 and over living in S Tower in Seoul. The inclusion criteria required that the participants had not received treatment or medication known to affect the mental status and body composition. The subjects of this study were selected only by a specialist who had no problems with the musculoskeletal system and who could walk on a treadmill. In other words, it was composed only of elderly people who could walk independently and live independently.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria consisted of having a history of impairment of a major organ system or a psychological disorder. Participants who had or had been infected with the coronavirus or corona variant virus were also excluded from the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Myofunction;Immunocyte, body composition

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Daily calorie intake, daily activity

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactYong-Seok Jee

Seoul Songdo Hospital

jeeys4314@gmail.com+82-41-660-1028

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CRIS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026