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Effects of Integrated Exercise on Sarcopenia, Depression Symptoms, and Quality of Life

NCT06637228 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2024-10-15

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Summary

The goal of this quasi-experimental (nonrandomized intervention) study is to investigate the effects of an integrated exercise intervention on sarcopenia, depression symptoms, and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults with dementia. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Does the integrated exercise intervention improve muscle mass and strength in older adults with dementia?
2. How does the intervention affect the participants' depression symptoms?
3. What changes occur in the quality of life of participants following the exercise program?

In this study, participants will:

1. Be divided into two groups: an integrated exercise group and a control group.
2. The intervention group will participate in a 12-week integrated exercise program consisting of strength training, aerobic exercise, stretching, and balance training, performed for 50 minutes at least three times a week.
3. Assessments will be conducted before the intervention and after 12 weeks, including body composition analysis, grip strength measurement, physical function tests, and structured questionnaires evaluating demographics, depression symptoms, and quality of life.

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of integrated exercise in addressing sarcopenia, alleviating depression symptoms, and enhancing the quality of life among older adults with dementia. The findings may provide valuable insights for developing community-based exercise interventions for this population.

Conditions

  • Dementia
  • Depressive Symptoms
  • Quality of Life (QOL)
  • Sarcopenia in Elderly

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Move Your Hands, Feet, and Brain: Integrated Exercise Intervention Based on Taipei City Elderly Physical Activity Guidelines

This video is tailored for fitness exercises for both healthy and sub-healthy elderly individuals and features various physical activity themes, including warm-up routines, balance and coordination drills, aerobic coordination exercises, strength training using chairs and water bottles, and cool-down routines. We selected a 3-month duration with sessions held three times a week to align with established effective intervention periods and to ensure participant adherence. Integrated exercise sessions were conducted by the staff at the dementia care centers/service bases and lasted 50 minutes. Considering the impact of dementia and aging on the ability of older adults to engage in physical activities, the staff provided simple instructions, and participants performed the exercises while seated to prevent falls. Meanwhile, the control group continued with their usual treatment and daily activities.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tungs' Taichung Metroharbor Hospital

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-09-22
Primary Completion
2024-06-03
Completion
2024-06-03

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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Diseases

Read the full study record

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