Effects of Exergames on Muscle and Lung Function in Elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Aging

• Registration Number: NCT06921057
• Lead Sponsor: Chang Gung University

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to examine the effects of 8-weeks exergames program on pulmonary function, muscle strength and cognitive function in elderly.

Participants will:

Play exergame 30min/session, 2 sessions/week or remained regular daily activities for 8 weeks.

Detailed Description

Subjects who are older than 60 years will be assigned to exergame group or control group randomly.

Exergame group: Subjects will receive exergame program 30min/session, 2 sessions/week for 8 weeks.

Control group: Subjects remain regular daily activities for 8 weeks. Both groups receive pre- and post- measurements. The measurements included assessment of muscle strength and lung function.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-09-04
• Primary Completion: 2023-12-29
• Study Completion: 2023-12-29
• Study First Submitted: 2025-03-31
• Status Verified: 2025-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-04-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-04-08
• Study First Posted: 2025-04-10
• Last Update Posted: 2025-04-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

1. age > 60 years,
2. sufficient cognitive capacity to provide informed consent,
3. ability to understand and speak Chinese or Taiwanese.

Exclusion Criteria

1. medical conditions prohibiting physical exercise
2. physical or cognitive disabilities preventing participation in or comprehension of the exergame.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
forced expiratory volume at 1 sec (L)	week 0 and week 8	forced expiratory volume at 1sec
forced expiratory volume at 1 sec (%)	week 0 and week 8	percentage of forced expiratory volume at 1sec predicted value
forced vital capacity(L)	week 0 and week 8	forced vital capacity
forced vital capacity(%)	week 0 and week 8	percentage of forced vital capacity predicted value
arm curl test	week 0 and week 8	measurement upper arm muscle strength
hand grip strength	week 0 and week 8	measurement upper arm muscle strength
Mini-Mental State Examination	week 0 and week 8	assessment of cognitive function
Montreal Cognitive Assessment	week 0 and week 8	assessment of cognitive function

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chang Gung University; 🇨🇳 TaoYuan City, Taiwan