Quality of life
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized clinical trial that evaluates the effects of two Mat Pilates training programs on the quality of life parameters of the elderly. The sample will consist of 42 elderly people of bo
face-to-face intervention group with the same instructed class protocol and two weekly sessions (n=14)
and control group that will receive a booklet of movements to perform exercises at home where they will receive videos with the movements of the booklet in a more exemplified way (n=14) in addition, t
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 60 and 70 years; not practicing physical exercises regularly and systematically for at least three months; be literate; have access to the internet and a device for video calling (cell phone, notebook/computer or tablet); have the availability to travel to the School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance (ESEFID) where classes will take place in the face-to-face format and assessments; not having uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases or associated complications; not present musculoskeletal problems that prevent the practice of physical exercise; reside in the city of Porto Alegre and its metropolitan region
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Volunteers who do not attend 75% of the classes taught (regular classes or previously established replacements); physical adversity during intervention period and start the practice of another type of exercise physical concomitant with the project
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the quality of life. Analyzes will be evaluated using specific questionnaires (WHOQOL-BRIEF and WHOQOL-OLD). The average differences of the groups between the pre and post training periods and between groups will be analyzed. It is expected to find an increase in quality of life in both intervention groups | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the depressive symptoms. The analyzes will be evaluated using the questionnaire method (PHQ-9) consisting of nine items, including symptoms and attitudes, whose intensity varies from zero to three, with a score of twenty-seven. The average differences of the groups between the pre and post training periods and between groups will be analyzed. It is expected to find a reduction in depressive symptoms in both intervention groups;To evaluate the quality of sleep. The analyzes will be evaluated by the questionnaire method (Pittsburgh scale) with the questions grouped into seven components, with scores from zero to three. The average differences of the groups between the pre and post training periods and between groups will be analyzed. It is expected to find an improvement in sleep quality in both intervention groups ;To evaluate the level of fun. The analyzes will be evaluated by the questionnaire method (Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale PACES). This questionnaire, unlike the other evaluations, will be applied immediately after session 1, after session 12 and immediately after the last session 24 of the 12-week protocol. The average differences of the groups between the pre and post training periods and between groups will be analyzed. A high level of enjoyment is expected in both intervention groups;To evaluate the Level of Physical Activity. The analyzes will be evaluated by the questionnaire method (IPAQ-short version). The average differences of the groups between the pre and post training periods and between groups will be analyzed. It is expected to find an improvement in the level of physical activity in both intervention groups | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactAna Kanitz
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Outcome results
None listed