Effects of a Training Program of Physical Exercise Administered Through Mobile Application in Elderly
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Motor Activity
- Sponsor
- University of the Balearic Islands
- Enrollment
- 48
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from Baseline in Body fat
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 11 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Physical inactivity is a health problem that affects people worldwide and has been identified as the fourth largest risk factor for overall mortality (contributing to 6% of deaths globally). Many researchers have tried to increase physical activity (PA) levels through traditional methods without much success. Thus, many researchers are turning to mobile technology as an emerging method for changing health behaviours.The study consists of a physical activity intervention through a mobile application in elderly. The study is a 3x2 model, in which the sample is distributed in three study groups (over 53 years) and were evaluated at 10 weeks from baseline.
Detailed Description
Objectives of the study: * Evaluate effectiveness of a physical exercise program for 10 weeks to improve fitness, cardiovascular, anthropometric and body composition parameters in people over 53 years. * Examine effects of exercise intervention delivered through a mobile application (WhatsApp) on fitness, cardiovascular risk factors, anthropometric and body composition in people over 53 years. Hypotheses of the study: * An intervention of exercise administered via mobile application (WhatsApp) is effective in reducing cardiovascular risk factors in people over 53 years. * An intervention of exercise administered via mobile application (WhatsApp) is effective to increase physical fitness in people over 53 years. * An intervention of exercise administered via mobile application (WhatsApp) is effective in reducing BMI, percent body fat; and in increasing the percentage of muscle mass in people over 53 years. * 10-weeks face-to-face intervention of physical exercise obtains greater improvements in fitness parameters than an intervention delivered via mobile application in people over 53 years. * 10-weeks face-to-face intervention of physical exercise obtains greater improvements in anthropometric and body composition than an intervention delivered via mobile application in people over 53 years.
Investigators
Josep1
Professor
University of the Balearic Islands
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Have own mobile phone and Internet
- •Be clinically stable
- •Be able to perform physical activity
- •Be able to understand and complete the informed consent
- •Ability to cope assessment tests
Exclusion Criteria
- •Unable to perform physical activity
- •Have an acute or chronic disease
- •Have medical conditions or other physical problem that needs special attention (history of fracture of any upper or lower limb, dementia, psychological problems, neuromuscular disease, history of myocardial infarction, osteoporosis, cancer, diabetes).
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from Baseline in Body fat
Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Body fat at 10 weeks
Body fat was measured using Bioimpedance scale (Tanita Body Fat Monitor Scale plus, Model BF-556) is used
Change from Baseline in Muscle mass
Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Muscle mass at 10 weeks
Muscle mass was measured using Bioimpedance scale (Tanita Body Fat Monitor Scale plus, Model BF-556) is used
Change from Baseline in Static Balance
Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Static Balance at 10 weeks
Static balance measurement was conducted using the Flamingo test (Committee of Experts on Sport Research, 1988).
Change from Baseline in Maximum hand grip strength (dynamometry)
Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Maximum hand grip strength (dynamometry) at 10 weeks
The manual pressure force was measured with a digital force gauge (TKK 5001 Grip-A; Takey, Tokyo, Japan) and the results are recorded in kilograms
Change from Baseline in Aerobic capacity
Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Aerobic capacity at 10 weeks
Aerobic capacity was measured using 2-Minute Step Test.
Change from Baseline in Waist circumference
Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Waist circumference at 10 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- Change from Baseline in Physical activity levels(Change from Baseline in Physical activity levels at 10 weeks)
- Change from Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure(Change from Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure at 10 weeks)
- Change from Baseline in Dyastolic Blood Pressure(Change from Baseline in Dyastolic Blood Pressure at 10 weeks)
- Change from Baseline in Weight(Change from Baseline in Weight at 10 weeks)
- Change from Baseline in Height(Change from Baseline in Height at 10 weeks)