Underwater exercise versus regular aerobic exercise to improve muscle power and quality of life
Impact of Underwater Exercise Versus Regular Aerobic Exercise on Quality of Life and Power of Muscle
This project will test whether underwater exercise or regular aerobic exercise better improves muscle power and quality of life in women aged 16–50 with BMI over 25 who have low muscle strength and fatigue.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | October 6 University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amman) |
| Trial ID | NCT07132736 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Sixty women aged 16–50 with BMI >25 and reported low muscle power and quality of life will be randomly assigned to two groups of 30. One group will perform underwater exercise using a Hubbard tank and the other will do regular aerobic exercise on a mat on the ground. The trial compares changes in muscle power and patient-reported quality of life between the two groups. Participants with conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, chronic pelvic pain, or lumbar disc disease are excluded to reduce confounding.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Women aged 16–50 with BMI >25 who report low muscle power, low quality of life, and general fatigue are ideal candidates for this comparison.
Not a fit: People with BMI <25 or those with exclusionary conditions (polycystic ovarian syndrome, chronic pelvic pain, or lumbar disc disease) were excluded and are unlikely to be helped by this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, underwater exercise could provide a more effective or better-tolerated way to increase muscle strength, reduce fatigue, and improve quality of life for overweight women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research on aquatic exercise has often shown benefits for strength and quality of life in musculoskeletal and overweight populations, so this approach has supportive prior evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. BMI\> 25 2. low muscle power 3. low quality of life 4. general fatigue Exclusion Criteria: 1. BMI\< 25 2. Polycystic ovarian syndrome 3. Chronic pelvic pain 4. Lumbar disc
Where this trial is running
Amman
- Kerolous ishak shehata kelini — Amman, Jordan (Recruiting)
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.