Comparing Music-Supported and Traditional Aerobic Training in Geriatric Health Outcomes
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorBezmialem Vakif University
About this trial
The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effects of a music therapy-based aerobic exercise program and traditional aerobic exercise training on cardiopulmonary functions, functional capacity, balance, peripheral muscle strength, cognitive functions, depression level and quality of life in geriatric individuals.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Being 65 years of age or older
Willingness to participate in the study
Disqualifiers
Presence of uncontrolled hypertension (≥180/110 mmHg) or severe complications of diabetes (e.g., diabetic neuropathy, proliferative retinopathy, uncontrolled hypoglycemic episodes)
Presence of respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, etc.
Presence of chronic neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), etc.
Diagnosis of any oncological disease
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Aerobic Exercise
Other interventionTraditional Aerobic Exercise group will undergo treadmill-based aerobic exercise training under the supervision of a physiotherapist twice a week for a total of 8 weeks. For participant safety, they will be instructed to hold onto the handrails while walking, and proper use of the safety key will be ensured during each session. Using the ULTIMA DC-5000 treadmill, participants will follow an exercise protocol based on the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), consisting of: a 10-minute warm-up, a 20-30-minute loading phase at 40-60% of heart rate reserve (moderate-to-vigorous intensity), and a 10-minute cool-down, all performed at 0% incline. Throughout the sessions, participants' heart rate and oxygen saturation levels will be monitored via a fingertip pulse oximeter. Fatigue and dyspnea levels will also be assessed and recorded using the Modified Borg Scale.
Aerobic exercise with music therapy
Other interventionMusic Therapy-Based Aerobic Exercise Training group will follow the same treadmill exercise program as the Traditional Aerobic Exercise group. However, during the exercise sessions, music therapy will be applied according to the beats per minute (BPM) ranges specified below: Warm-up (10 minutes, BPM: 80-100): Low-intensity walking accompanied by slow-tempo music Loading Phase (20-30 minutes, BPM: 120-140): Moderate-to-high intensity walking accompanied by rhythmic, motivational music Cool-down (10 minutes, BPM: 80-100): Low-intensity walking accompanied by slow-tempo sedative music Music will be used throughout the exercise sessions to regulate participants' heart rate and blood pressure, reduce perceived fatigue, enhance motivation, and support rhythmic movement patterns. During training, participants' heart rate and oxygen saturation will be monitored using a fingertip pulse oximeter.
Treatment groups
33 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsGroup A: Traditional Aerobic Exercise Training GroupActive comparator 1 intervention
Group B: Music Therapy-Based Aerobic Exercise Training GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Heart Rate (beats per minute)
There will be important measures to evaluate cardiovascular fitness and exercise responses of geriatric individuals. Heart rate will be dynamically monitored during exercise and will be used to evaluate exercise intensity and cardiovascular responses.
Time frame
2 months2
Heart Rate Recovery (beats per minute)
There will be important measures to evaluate cardiovascular fitness and exercise responses of geriatric individuals. Heart rate recovery will be important as an indicator of cardiovascular health by determining the rate at which heart rate returns to normal after exercise and will be measured at 5 and 10 minutes after exercise.
Time frame
2 months3
Blood Pressure (mmHg)
Systolic and diastolic blood pressures will be measured using a standard sphygmomanometer to evaluate cardiovascular response to exercise.
Time frame
2 months4
Modified Borg Scale Score
Subjective symptoms such as fatigue and dyspnea will be assessed using the Modified Borg Scale during exercise (6-20).
Time frame
2 monthsSecondary outcomes
1
Body Weight (kg)
Body weight will be measured using the OMRON BF511 Body Composition Monitor (OMRON Healthcare Co., Japan). Measurements will be taken with participants standing barefoot, wearing light clothing, and the values will be recorded in kilograms.
Time frame
3 months2
Height (cm)
Height will be measured with participants standing barefoot, feet together, heels, hips, and head touching the wall, in accordance with standard anthropometric procedures. The value will be entered into the OMRON BF511 Body Composition Monitor for BMI calculation.
Time frame
3 months3
Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m²)
BMI will be automatically calculated by the OMRON BF511 Body Composition Monitor (OMRON Healthcare Co., Japan) using the entered height and measured weight. It will serve as an indicator of general body composition and nutritional status.
Time frame
3 months4
Body Fat Percentage (%)
Body fat percentage will be assessed using the OMRON BF511 Body Composition Monitor (OMRON Healthcare Co., Japan). This parameter will provide insight into total fat mass relative to body weight, contributing to the overall evaluation of body composition.
Time frame
3 monthsLocations
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