Comparison of Aerobic Exercise and Resistance Training
Conditions
Brief summary
the study will show the effects of aerobic and resistance training on exercise capacity, depression and quality of life in patients with hypothyroidism. The evaluation of TSH level before and after the exercise sessions will provide valuable data.
Detailed description
The study aims to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise and resistance training by comparing the two types of exercises, the finding of this study gain insights into the most effective approach for patients with hypothyroidism particularly in relation to exercise capacity, depression and quality of life. The study design is Randomized Controlled Trial. Sample size is calculated using G power program. the study duration is 6 months after the approval of research board. Non probability Purposive sampling is used for this study. Data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 20.
Interventions
OTHERaerobic exercises
group A will receive aerobic training like walking and cycling for 03 times per week approximately each exercise 5 to 10 minutes for 8 weeks.
OTHERresistance training
this group will receive resistance training like gluteal bridge, calf raise, squats, seated shoulder press for 03 times per week approximately each exercise 5 to 10 minutes for 8 weeks.
DRUGmedication
This group will be just on medication and no exercise will be given to this group
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Both males and females Age between 40 to 60 years Diagnosed cases of hypothyroidism Duration: 2 years being diagnosed Patients who easily perform exercises
Exclusion criteria
Patients with serious comorbidities like cancer Uncontrolled hypertension Vitally unstable patients Red flags for physiotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Minute Walk Test | 8 weeks | The six minute walk test 96 The six minute walking test (6MWT) was developed by the American Thoracic Society and it was officially introduced in 2002, coming along with a comprehensive guideline. The 6 Minute Walk Test is a sub-maximal exercise test used to assess aerobic capacity and endurance. The distance covered over a time of 6 minutes is used as the outcome by which to compare changes in performance capacity. The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is commonly used to measure the functional exercise capacity in chronic patients with cardiovascular disease. |
| The Beck Depression Inventory Scale | 8 weeks | The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI, BDI-1A, BDI-II), created by Aaron T. Beck, is a 21-question multiple-choice self-report inventory, one of the most widely used psychometric tests for measuring the severity of depression. Its development marked a shift among mental health professionals, who had until then, viewed depression from a psychodynamic perspective, instead of it being rooted in the patient's own thoughts. Each question had a set of at least four possible responses, ranging in intensity. Higher total scores indicate more severe depressive symptom. |
| SF- 36 SF-36 | 8 weeks | SF- 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) is an outcome measure instrument that is often used, well-researched, self-reported measure of health. It stems from a study called the Medical Outcomes Study for the objective measure of the quality of life. It comprises 36 questions that cover eight domains of health. The SF-36 is often used as a measure of a person or population's quality of life (QOL). |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactImran Amjad, Phd
Outcome results
None listed