Leg Press Power Training with Visual Feedback Games Improves Physical, Cognitive, and Heart Health in Seniors

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Elderly (people Aged 65 or More)

• Registration Number: NCT06714175
• Lead Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University

Brief Summary

This study investigates the effects of lower limb leg press power training combined with visual feedback games on the physical performance, cognitive function, and heart rate variability (HRV) of older adults aged 65 and above. Participants were divided into an experimental group and a control group, with the experimental group engaging in leg press exercises combined with visual games twice a week for 12 weeks.

Detailed Description

This study aims to investigate the effects of lower limb leg press power training combined with visual feedback games on the physical and cognitive health of the elderly. With the aging population increasing, the decline in muscle strength and cognitive function has become a significant challenge for older adults. To address these health issues, this study plans to recruit 40 participants aged 65 and above and randomly assign long-term care centers into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group will perform leg press training combined with visual feedback games twice a week for 12 weeks, while the control group will continue their usual daily activities.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-09-18
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-28
• Primary Completion: 2024-12
• Study Completion: 2024-12
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-03
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Age 65-80 years old
• Physical fitness and health assessment results are suitable for exercise
• Clear consciousness and no mental disorders .
• Able to walk independently for more than 10 meters.

Exclusion Criteria

• Determined by doctors or other relevant professionals that they cannot accept cardiopulmonary testing and muscle strength training
• The resting heartbeat exceeds 120 beats per minute, the systolic blood pressure exceeds 160mmHg, and the diastolic blood pressure exceeds 100mmHg.
• Any stage of cancer and other hematologic diseases that affect research evaluation, such as: severe anemia.
• Diseases related to cardiac pacemakers and arrhythmias.
• Other neurological, muscular, or skeletal diseases that may affect the research assessment or severe contagious disease.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Muscle Strength	Testing will be conducted in Week 0, Week 6, and Week 13	hand grip strength (kilogram)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physiological Data	Testing will be conducted in Week 0, Week 6, and Week 13	blood oxygen (SaO2)
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)	Baseline measurement at Week 0 and follow-up measurement at Week 13	LF/HF ratio
Cognitive Function Assessment	Baseline measurement at Week 0 and follow-up measurement at Week 13	Cognitive function is assessed using the Taiwan Chinese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), authorized by the original Korean publisher. This assessment evaluates various cognitive domains to provide a comprehensive understanding of cognitive health.
Physical Performance Assessment	Baseline measurement at Week 0 and follow-up measurement at Week 13	Functional Reach Test

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Lower Limb Power Training Exercise Equipment; 🇨🇳 Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, No. 100, Shiquan 1st Road, Sanmin District, Taiwan