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Video-Based Exercises and Well-Being During Social Isolation

NCT04335851 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 68

Last updated 2020-06-09

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Summary

Both influenza and coronaviruses cause respiratory infections, which can lead to morbidity and mortality, especially in those who are immunocompromised or not immune to viruses (Zhu). Physical exercise has many effects on the human body, including the immune system. Moderate exercise appears to have a beneficial effect on immune function, which can protect against upper respiratory infections. Human being is a social entity by nature and social isolation can negatively affect individuals' psychology. There are many studies examining the effect of physical activity on the mental state of people. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests individual protection measures such as establishing necessary hygienic conditions, ensuring social isolation and keeping immune system strong against the complications that may develop due to Coronavirus.Human being is a social entity by nature and social isolation can negatively affect individuals' psychology. There are many studies examining the effect of physical activity on the mental state of people. Different theories which claims the psychological improvements resulting from the increased levels of physical activity have also been proposed in the literature.Regular aerobic exercise and walking can not only improve the emotional state of the individuals, but may also affect the mental health by avoiding the negative thoughts and adapting to stress. The aim of this study is to increase the physical activity level, psychological condition and physical well-being with video-based exercises.

Conditions

  • Social Isolation
  • Physical Inactivity
  • Well-Being

Interventions

OTHER

Video based aerobic exercise

During social isolation induced by COVID-19, physically inactive people will do exercise in company with aerobic exercises named videos"walk at home" which made by American Heart Association. 3 days a week in total 4 weeks. Each sessions will last approximately 30-40 minutes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    collaborator OTHER

  • Biruni University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ayşe Zengin Alpözgen, Assistant Professor, PhD · Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

  • Begum Kara Kaya, MSc · Biruni University

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-04-06
Primary Completion
2020-05-15
Completion
2020-06-03

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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