Effectiveness of Online Exercise Training in Geriatric Population During COVID-19
NCT Number: NCT06548880
Status: COMPLETED
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Phases: NA
Conditions: Aging|Falling|Dependence|Inactivity, Physical
Interventions: OTHER: Structured exercise program
Sponsor: Medipol University
Collaborators: Istanbul Gedik University
Sex: ALL
Age: OLDER_ADULT
Enrollment: 20
Study Design: Allocation: RANDOMIZED|Intervention Model: PARALLEL|Masking: NONE|Primary Purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Start Date: 2022-04-01
Completion Date: 2023-08-31
Locations: Medipol University, Istanbul, 34000, Turkey

Summary:
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of online exercise training in geriatric population whose daily life activity level decreased during COVID-19 pandemic.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does online exercise training improve quality of life in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
* Does online exercise training improve sleep quality in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
* Does online exercise training affect depression status in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
* Does online exercise training reduce the risk of falls by improving balance and functional independence in geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
* Does online exercise training improve posture in geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Research data were collected by Sociodemographic Information Form, 36-Item Short Form Survey, The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Geriatric Depression Scale, Timed Up \& Go Test, and New York Posture Rating Chart.

While no application was given to the control group, study group has received an online exercise training with a structured exercise program including range of motion, stretching, and, to train full body, low intensity aerobic exercises, once a week for 10 weeks, each lasting 60 minutes.

Primary Outcome Measures: balance, To determine fall risk and measure the progress of balance, sit to stand and walking, Timed-Up and Go Test was used. This is a simple screening test that is a sensitive and specific measure of probability for falls among older adults. An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the test is at risk for falling. The results of the Timed-Up and Go Test were obtained in seconds. This primary outcome was evaluated by interpreting these results., This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.|mobility, To determine fall risk and measure the progress of balance, sit to stand and walking, Timed-Up and Go Test was used. This is a simple screening test that is a sensitive and specific measure of probability for falls among older adults. An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the test is at risk for falling. The results of the Timed-Up and Go Test were obtained in seconds. This primary outcome was evaluated by interpreting these results., This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.
Secondary Outcome Measures: sleep quality, This outcome was evaluated by The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. This is a self-report questionnaire that assesses sleep quality over a 1-month time interval. The measure consists of 19 individual items, creating 7 components that produce one global score. Each item is weighted on a 0-3 interval scale. The global score is then calculated by totaling the seven component scores, providing an overall score ranging from 0 to 21, where lower scores denote a healthier sleep quality., This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.|depression status, This outcome was evaluated by Geriatric Depression Scale. According to the results of this questionnaire, a higher score is considered an indicator of more severe depression., This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.|posture, This outcome was evaluated by New York Posture Rating Chart. This test includes a set of three figure drawings for each of different body alignment segments contributing to overall postural alignment. According to the results of this test, a higher score is considered an indicator of good posture., This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.|QoL, This outcome was evaluated by 36-Item Short Form Survey. This questionnaire evaluates 8 basic concepts related to health with 36 questions. Item scores for each quality of life area are coded and placed on a scale of 0-100 (0 is the worst, 100 is the best) using algorithms., This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.