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Comparison of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Exercise Capacity, Depression and Quality of Life in Hypothyroidism.

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Comparison of Aerobic Exercise and Resistance Training
Interventions
Other: aerobic exercises
Other: resistance training
Drug: medication
Registration Number
NCT06377826
Lead Sponsor
Riphah International University
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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
66
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

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Exclusion Criteria

Patients with serious comorbidities like cancer Uncontrolled hypertension Vitally unstable patients Red flags for physiotherapy

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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
aerobic exercisesaerobic exercisesAerobic exercises i-e treadmill walking, bicycle ergometer, Treadmill
resistance trainingresistance trainingresistance exercise training gluteal bridge, calf raises, squats, seated shoulder press,
medicationmedicationonly on drugs no exercise is given
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
6 Minute Walk Test8 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 Scale8 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-368 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).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Abbottabad medical complex

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Abbottābād, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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