Pilates Exercises Versus Resistance Exercises Among Geriatric Population With Sarcopenia (NCT05767541) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pilates Exercises Versus Resistance Exercises Among Geriatric Population With Sarcopenia
Pakistan70 participantsStarted 2022-10-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of two exercises to improve physical functioning of older adults with sarcopenia. the primary aim of this RCT is:
To measure the influence of pilates exercises versus resistance training in elderly with sarcopenia.
To introduce an affordable, effective and safe exercise care program, which prioritizes to make geriatric population independent.
Participants will be assessed for all outcome measures change at baseline and after 3 weeks following an exercise intervention. Participants enrolled in pilates exercise group will receive total of 9 exercises and participants enrolled in resistance exercise group will receive total of 8 exercises.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Referred and screened patients with sarcopenia from medicine, family medicine and neurology OPD at Dow University Hospital Ojha Campus, Karachi.
* Patients from 60 to 70 years of age
* Both male and female.
* Patients who consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being bedridden
* Implanted pacemaker
* Recent history of any fracture
* Patients with cognitive \& neurological impairment
* Already enrolled in any exercise intervention program
* Known case of patients with malignancy
* Patients on steroids
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Short physical performance battery assessment tool.