Exercise with a weighted vest is beneficial for older female adults when protein supplementation is added

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: light exercise combined with weight vest and protein supplementation on the musculoskeletal system and physical performance in the elderly; older adults, weight vest, protein, muscle mass, bone density

• Registration Number: TCTR20231010003
• Lead Sponsor: Research Program Scholarship and Fundament Fund of Khon Kaen University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2023-05-26
• Study Start: 2023-10-10
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 52

Inclusion Criteria

1.Elderly aged between 60 to 79 years old.
2.Elderly had to be under optimal medication treatment for at least six months.
3.Elderly had to be clinically stable (i.e., no crises or changes in medication) for at least three months.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Elderly has a serious respiratory disorder (e.g., asthma, COPD).
2.Elderly has a history of cardiovascular diseases (e.g., acute myocardial infarction, and/or unstable angina), history of heart failure and stroke.
3.Elderly presenting with history of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diseases for more than one month.
4.Elderly has chronic kidney disease (stage I or more).
5.Elderly presenting with endocrine disorders (e.g., hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism).
6.Psychology signs and symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression).
7.Dietary supplementation such as vitamin D, calcium, and collagen.
8.Regular physical exercise, especially strengthening exercise or lifting heavy weight.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Muscle and Bone mass at before and after end of 8 weeks intervention Dual-energy X-ray analysis

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hematological factor at before and after end of 8 weeks intervention Fasting blood sample,Muscle strength at before and after end of 8 weeks intervention Handgrip dynamometer strength,Physical performance at before and after end of 8 weeks intervention Time-up and go, six minute walk test, and five times sit-to-stand