Effects of Elastic Band Resistance Exercise on Muscle Strength and Depression in Hospitalized Elderly.

Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY · Jan 3, 2024

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This clinical trial is investigating how a special exercise program using elastic bands can help improve muscle strength and reduce feelings of depression in older adults who are hospitalized. The exercise program lasts for five days and is designed to help patients build their muscle strength and feel more confident, especially when it comes to preventing falls. Researchers will measure changes in muscle mass, strength in arms and legs, and overall mood to see how effective the program is.

To participate in this study, individuals must be 65 years or older and expected to stay in the hospital for more than a week. They should also be able to follow directions and have a certain level of muscle strength. However, people with specific serious health conditions, such as heart problems or neurological injuries, or those who have trouble understanding instructions, will not be eligible. If you or a family member meets the eligibility criteria, this trial offers a chance to potentially improve physical and emotional well-being during a hospital stay.

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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.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. This includes individuals with cardiovascular diseases such as acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, poorly controlled arrhythmias, complete atrioventricular block, acute heart failure, acute myocarditis, acute pericarditis, and other cardiac conditions.
• • 2. Poorly controlled hypertension, with systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg or greater than 200 mmHg under medication.
• • 3. Individuals hospitalized due to acute neurological injuries or conditions, such as epilepsy, stroke, or Parkinson's disease.
• • 4. Diagnosed with cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease.
• • 5. Those who require long-term ventilator support and are unable to participate in the program.
• • 6. Individuals with impaired consciousness who cannot cooperate.
• • 7. A Glasgow Coma Scale score of less than 12, or inability to correctly answer questions about person, time, place, or follow instructions.