Comparing Music-Supported and Traditional Aerobic Training in Geriatric Health Outcomes

Summary

The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effects of a music therapy-based aerobic exercise program and traditional aerobic exercise training on cardiopulmonary functions, functional capacity, balance, peripheral muscle strength, cognitive functions, depression level and quality of life in geriatric individuals.

Conditions

• Geriatric
• Aerobic Exercise
• Music Therapy
• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Interventions

OTHER

Aerobic Exercise

Traditional Aerobic Exercise group will undergo treadmill-based aerobic exercise training under the supervision of a physiotherapist twice a week for a total of 8 weeks. For participant safety, they will be instructed to hold onto the handrails while walking, and proper use of the safety key will be ensured during each session. Using the ULTIMA DC-5000 treadmill, participants will follow an exercise protocol based on the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), consisting of: a 10-minute warm-up, a 20-30-minute loading phase at 40-60% of heart rate reserve (moderate-to-vigorous intensity), and a 10-minute cool-down, all performed at 0% incline. Throughout the sessions, participants' heart rate and oxygen saturation levels will be monitored via a fingertip pulse oximeter. Fatigue and dyspnea levels will also be assessed and recorded using the Modified Borg Scale.

OTHER

Aerobic exercise with music therapy

Music Therapy-Based Aerobic Exercise Training group will follow the same treadmill exercise program as the Traditional Aerobic Exercise group. However, during the exercise sessions, music therapy will be applied according to the beats per minute (BPM) ranges specified below: Warm-up (10 minutes, BPM: 80-100): Low-intensity walking accompanied by slow-tempo music Loading Phase (20-30 minutes, BPM: 120-140): Moderate-to-high intensity walking accompanied by rhythmic, motivational music Cool-down (10 minutes, BPM: 80-100): Low-intensity walking accompanied by slow-tempo sedative music Music will be used throughout the exercise sessions to regulate participants' heart rate and blood pressure, reduce perceived fatigue, enhance motivation, and support rhythmic movement patterns. During training, participants' heart rate and oxygen saturation will be monitored using a fingertip pulse oximeter.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bezmialem Vakif University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Gökhan Can Törpü, PhD(c) · Bezmialem Vakif University

• Alis Kostanoğlu, PhD · Bezmialem Vakif University

• Muhammed Tunç, MD · Bezmialem Vakif University

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

65 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-06-01

Primary Completion

2027-06-01

Completion

2027-06-01