Low Versus High-Intensity Aerobic Training in Community-dwelling Older Men With Post-COVID 19 (SARS-CoV-2) Sarcopenia

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sarcopenia
• Interventions: Other: low-intensity aerobic training

• Registration Number: NCT04796064
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

Sarcopenia is the major health concern and common consequence of COVID-19 in the ageing population. The objective of this study is to find and compare low and high-intensity aerobic training protocols on clinical and psychological effects in community-dwelling older men with post-COVID 19 Sarcopenia.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-03-30
• Primary Completion: 2020-11-05
• Study Completion: 2020-12-15
• Status Verified: 2021-03
• Study First Submitted: 2021-03-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-03-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-03-11
• Study First Posted: 2021-03-12
• Last Update Posted: 2021-03-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 76

Inclusion Criteria

• Age range of 60 - 80 years with
• A positive diagnosis of post-COVID-19 sarcopenia

Exclusion Criteria

• Under medication
• History of lower limb surgeries, fractures
• Cardiac problems
• Respiratory problems
• Neurological problems
• Systemic problems and any other contraindications for aerobic training

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
low-intensity aerobic training group	low-intensity aerobic training	-
high-intensity aerobic training group	low-intensity aerobic training	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Handgrip strength	8 weeks	It is a simple and cost-effective test to measure the upper limb strength

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Marwa Eid; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt