Effect of mini-trampoline Plyometric exercise on Strength, Power output, Thigh muscle thickness and Physical function in older adults

Phase 4

• Conditions: Healthy older adults (early aged 60 - 65 yrs); Older adults

• Registration Number: TCTR20240616004
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-06-16
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024
• Study Completion: 2025-03-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending (Not yet recruiting)
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy female older age range: 60 to 65 years.
2. Ready to exercise (assessing by Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Thai version: PARQ)
3. Clinical Stability with no underlying diseases that affect exercise training
4. Capable of understanding and performing instructions in Thai (including reading and writing in Thai).
5. Body Mass Index less than 30 kg/m2
6. Capable of seeing (no visual system diseases or disorder), maintaining boy coordination and having a good grip strength when holding the bar

Exclusion Criteria

1. Serious respiratory disorders (i.e., asthma or COPD)
2. Cardiovascular diseases (i.e., acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, uncontrolled hypertension, and uncontrolled diabetes) history of heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, and stroke
3. Neurological conditions (i.e., Hemiplegia, Hemiparesis, or Parkinson)
4. Presenting with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diseases (Low back pain, Achilles tendon rupture, severe osteoarthritis, hip replacement or fracture) for more than one month
5. Presenting with endocrine disorders (hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism) and receiving any hormonal therapy (Testosterone replacement therapy)
6. Psychology signs and symptoms (i.e. anxiety, bipolar, or depression)
7. Involving in resistance and aerobic exercise in the preceding 12 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Force-velocity characteristics (Isokinetic strength) at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Peak Torque (N.m),Force-velocity characteristics (Isometric strength) at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Peak Torque (N.m),Force-velocity characteristics (Isotonic strength) at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Peak Velocity (deg/s),Force-velocity characteristics (Isokinetic strength) at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Peak Power (Watts)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Vastus lateralis morphology at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. VL thickness (cm.), VL Pennation angle (deg), VL fascicle length (cm.),Physical function at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. 6-minutes walk test (meters),Physical function at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Time up and go test (second),Physical function at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Five times sit to stand test (second),Physical function at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Handgrip strength (kg.),Physical function at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention Single leg stance test (second)