CompletedNot Applicable

Low-BFR vs Moderate-Intensity Resistance Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Elderly Women

Indonesia60 participantsStarted 2023-06-01

Plain-language summary

This study is aiming to compare the CRF utilizing LIRT-BFR and MIRT in the elderly. Both techniques provided comparable gains in VO₂ max and the BORG scale. The BFR group displayed a greater level of safety for elderly to undertake resistance training with the same benefit as the MIRT group.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female aged ≥60 years who routinely performed aerobic exercise in RSUD Dr. Soetomo * Normal cognitive function (MoCA-Ina score ≥ 26) * Passed the screening questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe physical disability (presented with a musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, or neurological disease that affected physical performance during exercise) * Visual and hearing impairment * Balance impairment * Blood clotting disorder * Peripheral arterial disease on the legs * Deep vein thrombosis * Neuropathy in the lower extremity * Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes mellitus * Previous stroke and compartment syndrome * Knee osteoarthritis with moderate pain (VAS \>4) * Past vascular surgery * Prior skin graft on the lower leg area * Lower limb bone surgery within the past 12 weeks * Immobilization during the last 4 weeks * Statin consumption * Sarcopenia * Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with an exacerbation in the previous 4 weeks.

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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

VO₂max

Timeframe: The VO₂max was measured before the intervention and after the intervention in the third and sixth weeks. The participants took a rest of at least 30 minutes after the resistance training to avoid fatigue in the legs, which could interfere with the 6MWD.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07266961

SponsorDr. Soetomo General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-31

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