Low Versus Moderate-intensity Aerobic Training in Post-discharge COVID-19 Subjects

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: COVID-19; Aerobic Exercises; Elderly
• Interventions: Other: aerobic exercise

• Registration Number: NCT05373407
• Lead Sponsor: University of Hail

Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is to compare the impact of low versus moderate-intensity aerobic training in post-COVID 19 older subjects.

On exercise adherence and changes in physical fitness, psychological status, and quality of life after a 10-week intervention.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-05-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-05-12
• Study First Posted: 2022-05-13
• Study Start: 2022-08-15
• Primary Completion: 2022-10-30
• Status Verified: 2022-12
• Study Completion: 2022-12-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-12-10
• Last Update Posted: 2022-12-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 72

Inclusion Criteria

• Age range of 60 - 80 years with
• diagnosis of post-COVID-19

Exclusion Criteria

• • History of lower limb surgeries, fractures

  • Cardiac problems
  • Respiratory problems
  • Neurological problems
  • Systemic problems and any other contraindications for aerobic training

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
moderate intensity aerobic training	aerobic exercise	The exercises were conducted at a heart rate of 50-70% of maximum heart rate for 30 minutes. Exercises were included strengthening muscles groups (shoulder flexors, extensors, abductor's muscles, hip flexors, extensor muscles, knee flexors, extensor muscles, abdominal muscles, and back muscles).
low intensity aerobic training	aerobic exercise	Exercises were performed at 40-50% of the maximum heart rate Starting by 15 minutes of Warm-up time included static stretching of upper and lower body muscles. After that, participants performed 30 minutes of low-intensity aerobic training exercises, which included 20 minutes on the treadmill, followed by 10 minutes of cooling down. A set of 5-10 exercises was performed by each muscle group, three sets per exercise were performed, and 10-15 repetitions per series were performed 4 days per week

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Post-Covid Functional Scale (PCFS)	8 weeks	This scale measures the functional state and Independence of patients after COVID-19 infection. The scale includes two items scored from 0-4 and 0-5. A high value indicates more restrictions in function and independence during daily life.
Distance walked in the 6-min walk test (6 MWT)	8 weeks	The 6-min walk test (6 MWT) measures the distance that a patient can quickly walk on a flat, hard surface in a period of 6 minutes (the 6MWD). (ATS Statement: Guidelines for the Six-Minute Walk Test, Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2002)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of life SF-36	8 weeks	The SF-36 SF was used to evaluate self-reported domains of health status. This questionnaire consists of 36 items compiled into 8 scalesThe SF-36 questionnaire was used to evaluate self-reported domains of health status (Ware and Sherbourne, 1992). This questionnaire consists of 36 items compiled into 8 scales: physical functioning (PF), role functioning/physical (RP), bodily pain (BP), general health (GH), vitality (VT), social funct
Number of repetitions performed in a 1-min Sit-to-Stand (STS) test	8 weeks	All 1-min STS tests are performed according to a standardized protocol by trained study staff. A standard chair is used with a flat seat and no armrests, stabilized against a wall. Patients are asked to sit with their legs hip-width apart and flexed to 90°, with their hands stationary on the hips.
2. Anxiety and Depression evaluated by the HAMLITON ScAnxiety and Depressionale (HADS)	8 weeks	Anxiety and Depression evaluated by the HAMLITON ScAnxiety and Depressionale (HADS)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hail University Poly Clinic; 🇸🇦 Hail, Saudi Arabia