Effects of Elastic Band Resistance Exercise on Muscle Strength and Depression in Hospitalized Elderly.
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Resistance Exercise
Muscle Weakness
Functional Decline
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 62 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University · Other
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About This Trial
With improved a five-day intensive, low-resistance elastic band exercise program to evaluate its effectiveness in improving total muscle mass, upper and lower extremity muscle strength, self-perceived fear of falling, and depression among hospitalized elderly individuals. This study is a random control trial. Data collection includes elderly patient's total muscle mass, upper and lower extremity m…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age of 65 years or older.
2. Anticipated hospital stay exceeding 7 days.
3. Able to follow instructions.
4. Four-limb muscle strength of at least three points, and grip strength measurements with a minimum of 26 kilograms for males and 18 kilograms for females.
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