Aerobic Exercises, COVID-19, Elderly
Conditions
Brief summary
The main purpose of this study is to compare the impact of low versus moderate-intensity aerobic training in post-COVID 19 older subjects. On exercise adherence and changes in physical fitness, psychological status, and quality of life after a 10-week intervention.
Interventions
OTHERaerobic exercise
participants will perform different dosage of the same intervention, one group will perform moderate intensity and the other will perform low intensity aerobic training
Sponsors
University of Hail
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age range of 60 - 80 years with * diagnosis of post-COVID-19
Exclusion criteria
* • History of lower limb surgeries, fractures * Cardiac problems * Respiratory problems * Neurological problems * Systemic problems and any other contraindications for aerobic training
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Distance walked in the 6-min walk test (6 MWT) | 8 weeks | The 6-min walk test (6 MWT) measures the distance that a patient can quickly walk on a flat, hard surface in a period of 6 minutes (the 6MWD). (ATS Statement: Guidelines for the Six-Minute Walk Test, Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2002) |
| Post-Covid Functional Scale (PCFS) | 8 weeks | This scale measures the functional state and Independence of patients after COVID-19 infection. The scale includes two items scored from 0-4 and 0-5. A high value indicates more restrictions in function and independence during daily life. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of repetitions performed in a 1-min Sit-to-Stand (STS) test | 8 weeks | All 1-min STS tests are performed according to a standardized protocol by trained study staff. A standard chair is used with a flat seat and no armrests, stabilized against a wall. Patients are asked to sit with their legs hip-width apart and flexed to 90°, with their hands stationary on the hips. |
| 2. Anxiety and Depression evaluated by the HAMLITON ScAnxiety and Depressionale (HADS) | 8 weeks | Anxiety and Depression evaluated by the HAMLITON ScAnxiety and Depressionale (HADS) |
| Quality of life SF-36 | 8 weeks | The SF-36 SF was used to evaluate self-reported domains of health status. This questionnaire consists of 36 items compiled into 8 scalesThe SF-36 questionnaire was used to evaluate self-reported domains of health status (Ware and Sherbourne, 1992). This questionnaire consists of 36 items compiled into 8 scales: physical functioning (PF), role functioning/physical (RP), bodily pain (BP), general health (GH), vitality (VT), social funct |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Outcome results
None listed