Low Versus High-Intensity Aerobic Training in Community-dwelling Older Men With Post-COVID 19 (SARS-CoV-2) Sarcopenia

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Sarcopenia is the major health concern and common consequence of COVID-19 in the ageing population. The objective of this study is to find and compare low and high-intensity aerobic training protocols on clinical and psychological effects in community-dwelling older men with post-COVID 19 Sarcopenia.

Official Title
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Comparative Effectiveness Study of Low Versus High-Intensity Aerobic Training in Community-dwelling Older Men With Post-COVID 19 Sarcopenia

Conditions
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Sarcopenia

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: low-intensity aerobic training


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age range of 60 - 80 years with A positive diagnosis of post-COVID-19 sarcopenia Exclusion Criteria: Under medication History of lower limb surgeries, fractures Cardiac problems Respiratory problems Neurological problems Systemic problems and any other contraindications for aerobic training

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 60 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: low-intensity aerobic training group<br> | Other: low-intensity aerobic training<br>* A low-intensity aerobic training group started with 15 minutes of warm-up, which includes static stretching of the upper and lower limb muscles. then participants were instructed to do 30 minutes of low-intensity aerobic training exercises, which include 20 minutes on the treadmill and 10 minutes of cycle ergometer, followed by 10 minutes of cool down. - In high-intensity training (HAT) the same protocol has been followed, but the intensity of exercises was fixed between 60% to 80 % of maximum heart rate. The strength training includes major group muscles such as shoulder flexors, extensors, and abductors, elbow flexors and extensors, hip flexors& extensors, knee flexors&extensors, abdominal and back muscles also were trained. Each group of muscles was trained for 10 repetitions for 3 sets with a rest period of 5 minutes.<br>|
| Experimental: high-intensity aerobic training group<br> | Other: low-intensity aerobic training<br>* A low-intensity aerobic training group started with 15 minutes of warm-up, which includes static stretching of the upper and lower limb muscles. then participants were instructed to do 30 minutes of low-intensity aerobic training exercises, which include 20 minutes on the treadmill and 10 minutes of cycle ergometer, followed by 10 minutes of cool down. - In high-intensity training (HAT) the same protocol has been followed, but the intensity of exercises was fixed between 60% to 80 % of maximum heart rate. The strength training includes major group muscles such as shoulder flexors, extensors, and abductors, elbow flexors and extensors, hip flexors& extensors, knee flexors&extensors, abdominal and back muscles also were trained. Each group of muscles was trained for 10 repetitions for 3 sets with a rest period of 5 minutes.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handgrip strength | It is a simple and cost-effective test to measure the upper limb strength | 8 weeks |