Effectiveness of Online Exercise Training in Geriatric Population During COVID-19

January 10, 2025 updated by: Sıla YILMAZ, Medipol University

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Online Exercise Training in Geriatric Population Whose Daily Life Activity Level Decreased During COVID-19 Pandemic

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of online exercise training in geriatric population whose daily life activity level decreased during COVID-19 pandemic.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Does online exercise training improve quality of life in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
  • Does online exercise training improve sleep quality in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
  • Does online exercise training affect depression status in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
  • Does online exercise training reduce the risk of falls by improving balance and functional independence in geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
  • Does online exercise training improve posture in geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Research data were collected by Sociodemographic Information Form, 36-Item Short Form Survey, The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Geriatric Depression Scale, Timed Up & Go Test, and New York Posture Rating Chart.

While no application was given to the control group, study group has received an online exercise training with a structured exercise program including range of motion, stretching, and, to train full body, low intensity aerobic exercises, once a week for 10 weeks, each lasting 60 minutes.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

20

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Istanbul, Turkey, 34000
        • Medipol University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Being over 65 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having mental retardation at a level that prevents communication
  • Having an uncontrollable heart and hypertension problem
  • Being receiving medical treatment or rehabilitation for balance that may affect the balance level
  • Having osteoporosis at a level where exercise can be considered risky
  • Having a health problem where exercise is considered contraindicated

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Study group
Participants in the study group have received an online exercise training with a structured exercise program including range of motion, stretching, and, to train full body, low intensity aerobic exercises, once a week for 10 weeks, each lasting 60 minutes.
Other: Structured exercise program
The intervention applied in this research has an online exercise training conducting with a structured exercise program including different types of exercise which are range of motion, stretching and low intensity aerobic exercises. The exercise program continued with sessions each lasting 60 minutes, once a week for 10 weeks.
No Intervention: Control group
Participants in the control group were asked to maintain their daily physical activity routine.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
balance
Time Frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.
To determine fall risk and measure the progress of balance, sit to stand and walking, Timed-Up and Go Test was used. This is a simple screening test that is a sensitive and specific measure of probability for falls among older adults. An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the test is at risk for falling. The results of the Timed-Up and Go Test were obtained in seconds. This primary outcome was evaluated by interpreting these results.
This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.
mobility
Time Frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.
To determine fall risk and measure the progress of balance, sit to stand and walking, Timed-Up and Go Test was used. This is a simple screening test that is a sensitive and specific measure of probability for falls among older adults. An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the test is at risk for falling. The results of the Timed-Up and Go Test were obtained in seconds. This primary outcome was evaluated by interpreting these results.
This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
sleep quality
Time Frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.
This outcome was evaluated by The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. This is a self-report questionnaire that assesses sleep quality over a 1-month time interval. The measure consists of 19 individual items, creating 7 components that produce one global score. Each item is weighted on a 0-3 interval scale. The global score is then calculated by totaling the seven component scores, providing an overall score ranging from 0 to 21, where lower scores denote a healthier sleep quality.
This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.
depression status
Time Frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.
This outcome was evaluated by Geriatric Depression Scale. According to the results of this questionnaire, a higher score is considered an indicator of more severe depression.
This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.
posture
Time Frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.
This outcome was evaluated by New York Posture Rating Chart. This test includes a set of three figure drawings for each of different body alignment segments contributing to overall postural alignment. According to the results of this test, a higher score is considered an indicator of good posture.
This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.
QoL
Time Frame: This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.
This outcome was evaluated by 36-Item Short Form Survey. This questionnaire evaluates 8 basic concepts related to health with 36 questions. Item scores for each quality of life area are coded and placed on a scale of 0-100 (0 is the worst, 100 is the best) using algorithms.
This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Medipol University

Collaborators

Istanbul Gedik University

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Gönül ERTUNÇ GÜLÇELİK, Ph.D., Kocaeli University
  • Study Director: Sıla YILMAZ, M.Sc., Medipol University
  • Principal Investigator: Fatma Nur DÜLGER, Miss, Medipol University
  • Principal Investigator: Elvan EKİNCİ, Miss, Istanbul Gedik University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 31, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

August 31, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 8, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 8, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

August 12, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 10, 2025

Last Verified

August 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • E-714577430500104202121124-255

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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