Improving physical fitness in older adults using a Kinect system
Effects of Physical Fitness Using a Kinect Interventional System for Pre-frail Community-dwelling Elderly Adults
This study is testing if using a Kinect system along with aerobic exercises can help older adults feel better and improve their fitness.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kaohsiung and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06216236 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Kinect intervention system combined with aerobic exercise training to enhance the quality of life for community-dwelling elderly individuals. It aims to recruit 60 participants aged 65 and older, who will be divided into two groups for the intervention. The study focuses on improving fitness enthusiasm and standardizing exercise behavior regulation among participants. Recruitment will occur through community advertisements and hospital bulletin boards, with eligibility based on specific frailty criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling elderly individuals over 65 years old who are pre-frail and can walk independently for five minutes.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairments, psychiatric comorbidities, or significant neurological and orthopedic conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the physical fitness and overall quality of life for older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes using similar virtual reality and exercise interventions for improving physical fitness in older adults.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) individuals \>60 years old who live in the community; (2) use of the SOF scale for frailty to evaluate the three assessments, any one of which satisfy the \"pre-frailty\" criteria; (3) able to walk independently for 5 minutes, regardless if they need a walking aid; and (4) medication usage has been stable in the past month. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) those with psychiatric diseases or comorbidities based on the DSM-IV criteria and had psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., major depressive disorder); (2) clinically diagnoses of dementia (dementia) or other severe cognitive impairments (Mini-Mental State Examination score \<24 points); and (3) other neurological, orthopedic, and unstable diseases.
Where this trial is running
Kaohsiung and 1 other locations
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital — Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Recruiting)
- National Cheng Kung University — Tainan, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wan-Yun ms huang, PhD
- Email: ballan666888@gmail.com
- Phone: 886-342-2121
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.