Clinical Trial Details
— Status: Enrolling by invitation
Administrative data
NCT number |
NCT05331794 |
Other study ID # |
CE111908 |
Secondary ID |
RTC-2017-6145-1 |
Status |
Enrolling by invitation |
Phase |
N/A
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First received |
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Last updated |
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Start date |
June 2022 |
Est. completion date |
July 2022 |
Study information
Verified date |
May 2022 |
Source |
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia |
Contact |
n/a |
Is FDA regulated |
No |
Health authority |
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Study type |
Interventional
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Clinical Trial Summary
Aging causes various changes in the body. This, together with a sedentary lifestyle, can lead
to health problems such as loss of muscle mass and strength, bone mineral density and
cardiovascular capacity. Therefore, it is essential to remain physically active in adulthood.
Outdoor fitness equipment offer a free and easy-to-use option for physical activity and
health improvement. However, there are few studies that quantitatively evaluate the physical
fitness and health improvement associated with the use of these parks.
Hence, the main objective is: 1) To evaluate the effects of training on outdoor fitness
equipment on different body composition and health-related fitness parameters.
Description:
Physiological, psychological and functional deterioration is associated with the aging
process. It has been demonstrated that the practice of physical activity can prevent, slow or
reduce this deterioration. Bio-healthy parks are an alternative for practicing physical
activity outdoors and free of charge. However, there is no research that analyzes the effect
of a planned training program in these parks.
Therefore, the objectives of this project are 1) To evaluate the effects of training on
outdoor fitness equipment on different body composition and health-related fitness
parameters.
The present project will be developed through a randomized controlled trial, with
1 experimental and 1 control group, with pre-test and post-test, with intra-group and
inter-group analysis for each of the dependent variables of the study. The inclusion criteria
are: (a) not having participated in a structured exercise program for at least 1 year, (b)
being older than 50 years of age, and (c) being physically independent. The exclusion
criteria are: (a) having musculoskeletal injuries or limitations that could affect the health
and physical performance of the person; (b) being under medical prescription for taking
medications that could influence physical performance; (c) not regularly attending the
proposed sessions. Body composition and bone mineral density will be assessed by dual energy
X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
Blood pressure by means of an automatic device (Colin BP 880, Inc., Tampa, FL). Strength by
manual dynamometry (TKK 5401; Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan) and maximal isometric strength of knee
extension and biceps flexion. Functional capacity will be assessed by means of the Chari
stand test, gait speed, time up and go test and Short physical performance battery (SPPB),
Sarcopenia will be assessed taking into account the reference values established for muscle
quality (hand grip strength and chair stand test), muscle quantity (DEXA fat-free mass) and
functional competence (gait speed, time up and go test, SPPB and 400 meter walk) established
by the European Consensus (EWGSOP2). The Spinal Mouse device (Switzerland) will be used to
assess the sagittal disposition of the spine (thoracic curve, lumbar curve and pelvic tilt)
in standing and relaxed sitting. This technique is non-invasive. Health-related quality of
life and satisfaction with life will be assessed by means of the SF36 and The Satisfaction
with Life Scale (SWL) questionnaires. Mediterranean diet adherence will be assess with a
Mediterranean diet adherence questionaire. Experimental group 1 will receive the exercise
program on bio-healthy machinery with a frequency of 2 sessions per week of 55 minutes for 8
weeks. The machines used will be rider, low gemini, high gemini, walk, bottoms, flywheels
circles, flywheels rotation, twin swing, surf, swing press and rowing.
Intensity will be controlled by subjective perception of effort and heart rate (Polar 420).
There will be a warm-up 8-10 minutes, a main part 40-45 minutes and a return to calm 5-10
minutes. The intervention programs will be developed by a graduate in Physical Activity and
Sport Sciences. The load will be progressed every 2 weeks. The control group will not perform
any intervention program following their usual activity.