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NCT05373407 | Completed | COVID-19


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

University of Hail

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Ahmed Abdel Moneim Ibrahim

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.

Condition or disease

COVID-19

Aerobic Exercises

Elderly

Intervention/treatment

aerobic exercise

Phase

Not Applicable

Study Type : Interventional
Estimated Enrollment : 72 participants
Masking : Double
Primary Purpose : Treatment
Official Title : A Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Impact of Low Versus Moderate-intensity Aerobic Training in Post-discharge COVID-19 Older Subjects
Actual Study Start Date : August 15, 2022
Estimated Primary Completion Date : October 30, 2022
Estimated Study Completion Date : December 1, 2022
Arm Intervention/treatment

Experimental: moderate intensity aerobic training

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).

Other: aerobic exercise

Experimental: low intensity aerobic training

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

Other: aerobic exercise

Ages Eligible for Study: 60 Years to 80 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Criteria
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

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

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Saudi Arabia,

Hail University Poly Clinic

Hail, Saudi Arabia, 2442

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