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NCT04796064
Completed
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Comparative Effectiveness Study of Low Versus High-Intensity Aerobic Training in Community-dwelling Older Men With Post-COVID 19 Sarcopenia

Cairo University1 site in 1 country76 target enrollmentMarch 30, 2020
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ConditionsSarcopenia

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Sarcopenia
Sponsor
Cairo University
Enrollment
76
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Handgrip strength
Status
Completed
Last Updated
5 years ago
OverviewInvestigatorsEligibility CriteriaOutcomesSitesSimilar Trials

Overview

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.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
March 30, 2020
End Date
December 15, 2020
Last Updated
5 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
Male

Investigators

Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Marwa Eid

assistant professor of physical therapy for surgery

Cairo University

Eligibility Criteria

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Handgrip strength

Time Frame: 8 weeks

It is a simple and cost-effective test to measure the upper limb strength

Study Sites (1)

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