Influence of Physical Activity on Blood Indicators and Vitamin D Level in the Blood of Elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sarcopaenia; Vitamin D deficiency; Quality of life; Aging process; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622000335796
• Lead Sponsor: Szymon Podsiadlo

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2019-10-04
• Study Start: 2022-02-23
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 55

Inclusion Criteria

Female,
- age: 65-74 years old,
- no previous contact with Nordic walking training or on a cyclo-ergometer,
- a medical certificate that there are no contraindications to exercise,
- written consent to voluntary participation in the research project.

Exclusion Criteria

- Unregulated hypertension,
- heart arythmia,
- diabetes,
- cancer,
- a period within 5 years from the end of oncological treatment,
- taking medications that affect blood flow through the blood vessels,
- vitamin D supplementation,
- participating in other forms of physical activity during the project duration.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified