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Comparing Music-Supported and Traditional Aerobic Training in Geriatric Health Outcomes

No phase Interventional Geriatric Aerobic Exercise Music Therapy Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Aerobic Exercise, Aerobic exercise with music therapy.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Geriatric, Aerobic Exercise, Music Therapy, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Basic parameters: from 65 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
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Official title

Comparison of the Effects of Music Therapy-Based Aerobic Exercise and Traditional Aerobic Exercise Training on Cardiopulmonary Functions, Functional Capacity, Balance, Peripheral Muscle Strength, Cognitive Functions, Depression, and Quality of Life in Geriatrics

Overview

The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effects of a music therapy-based aerobic exercise program and traditional aerobic exercise training on cardiopulmonary functions, functional capacity, balance, peripheral muscle strength, cognitive functions, depression level and quality of life in geriatric individuals.

Interventions

  • Other Aerobic Exercise
    Traditional Aerobic Exercise group will undergo treadmill-based aerobic exercise training under the supervision of a physiotherapist twice a week for a total of 8 weeks. For participant safety, they will be instructed to hold onto the handrails while walking, and proper use of the safety key will be ensured during each session. Using the ULTIMA DC-5000 treadmill, participants will follow an exercise protocol based on the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), consisting o
  • Other Aerobic exercise with music therapy
    Music Therapy-Based Aerobic Exercise Training group will follow the same treadmill exercise program as the Traditional Aerobic Exercise group. However, during the exercise sessions, music therapy will be applied according to the beats per minute (BPM) ranges specified below: Warm-up (10 minutes, BPM: 80-100): Low-intensity walking accompanied by slow-tempo music Loading Phase (20-30 minutes, BPM: 120-140): Moderate-to-high intensity walking accompanied by rhythmic, motivational music Cool-down (

Primary outcome measures

  • Heart Rate (beats per minute) [Time frame: 2 months]
  • Heart Rate Recovery (beats per minute) [Time frame: 2 months]
  • Blood Pressure (mmHg) [Time frame: 2 months]
  • Modified Borg Scale Score [Time frame: 2 months]
  • Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) (% predicted) [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) (% predicted) [Time frame: 3 months]
  • FEV1/FVC Ratio [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) (% predicted) [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Forced Expiratory Flow 25-75% (FEF25-75%) (% predicted) [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) (cmH₂O) [Time frame: 3 months]
Secondary outcome measures (12)
  • Body Weight (kg) [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Height (cm) [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m²) [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Body Fat Percentage (%) [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Skeletal Muscle Ratio (%) [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) (kcal/day) [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Postural Stability [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Limits of Stability [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Handgrip Strength [Time frame: 3 months]
  • Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) [Time frame: 3 months]
  • 30 Second Sit-to-Stand Test [Time frame: 3 months]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Being 65 years of age or older
  • Willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of uncontrolled hypertension (≥180/110 mmHg) or severe complications of diabetes (e.g., diabetic neuropathy, proliferative retinopathy, uncontrolled hypoglycemic episodes)
  • Presence of respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, etc.
  • Presence of chronic neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), etc.
  • Diagnosis of any oncological disease
  • Presence of acute musculoskeletal conditions that would prevent participation in exercise (e.g., fracture, advanced osteoarthritis, severe musculoskeletal injuries)
  • Having undergone any surgical operation within the past 6 months
  • Presence of visual or auditory impairments that could interfere with the assessment procedures
  • A score of ≤24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), indicating cognitive impairment
  • Participation in a regular exercise program within the last six months

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single blind
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.

Publications

  • Park KS, Buseth L, Hong J, Etnier JL. Music-based multicomponent exercise training for community-dwelling older adults with mild-to-moderate cognitive decline: a feasibility study. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 Aug 21;10:1224728. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1224728. eCollection 2023. PMID 37671396
  • Chan SY, Chen CF. Effects of an Active Music Therapy Program on Functional Fitness in Community Older Adults. J Nurs Res. 2020 Oct;28(5):e111. doi: 10.1097/JNR.0000000000000391. PMID 32649395
  • Trombetti A, Hars M, Herrmann FR, Kressig RW, Ferrari S, Rizzoli R. Effect of music-based multitask training on gait, balance, and fall risk in elderly people: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Intern Med. 2011 Mar 28;171(6):525-33. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2010.446. Epub 2010 Nov 22. PMID 21098340
  • Estebsari F, Dastoorpoor M, Khalifehkandi ZR, Nouri A, Mostafaei D, Hosseini M, Esmaeili R, Aghababaeian H. The Concept of Successful Aging: A Review Article. Curr Aging Sci. 2020;13(1):4-10. doi: 10.2174/1874609812666191023130117. PMID 31657693

Identifiers

NCT: NCT06980311 · 02.05.2025-BezmialemVU

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗