Hybrid Exercise Program is Frail Elderly Need: Effectiveness on the Physical Abilities and Clinical Assistance From White Box Modeling
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly Syndrome
- Sponsor
- Guang Yang, Prof. Dr.
- Enrollment
- 181
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Using handgrip strength tests to assess strength in frail older adults.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The declining physical condition of frail elderly is becoming an ugent problem. Although the exercise intensity of Wu Qin Xi appears to be low, it is highly effective in the older individuals. Inspired by the characteristics and functions of Wu Qin Xi, we designed a brand new exercise intervention training program among frail older people, which incorporates Wu Qin Xi, strength exercises and endurance exercises to improve physical fitness, and even reverse the condition of frailty. Furthermore, to improve utility in clinical practice, we innovatively employed machine learning simulations to infer the condition of older adults and predict their level of frailty after the intervention.
Investigators
Guang Yang, Prof. Dr.
Prof.Dr.
Northeast Normal University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •a Fried frailty phenotype score of 3-5 points;
- •could walk for at least 6 min without support;
- •had not been able to walk in the past year other training.
Exclusion Criteria
- •people who have a past mental illness or serious psychological issues which make it difficult to obey orders;
- •people who have had neurological disorders within the last six months;
- •people who must regularly participate in other training programs during the study period;
- •people who struggle to walk normally due to significant muscle and skeletal injuries and continuous joint discomfort.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Using handgrip strength tests to assess strength in frail older adults.
Time Frame: Month 6
Using handgrip strength tests to assess strength in frail older adults before and after intervention
Assessing the endurance of frail older adults using the six-minute walk test
Time Frame: Month 6
Assessment of endurance in frail older adults before and after intervention using the six-minute walk test
Assessing the speed of frail older adults using the ten-meter maximum walk speed
Time Frame: Month 6
Assessment of speed in frail older adults before and after intervention using ten-meter maximum walk speed.
Assessment of balance in frail older adults using Time Up and Go Test.
Time Frame: Month 6
Assessment of balance in frail older adults before and after intervention using Time Up and Go Test.