High-Intensity-Interval-Training in Geriatric Rehabilitation - A Feasibility Study

Klinik Valens60 enrolled

Overview

Study with Patients (40-60 participants) above the age of 65. There will be a comparison of regular training on ergometer (10 trainings within 2 weeks, 40 min each) to high intensity interval training on ergometer (6 trainings within 2 weeks, 25 min each). At the beginning and at the end will be a spiroergometer to measure the individual limits and vO2max, which will be compared amongst the two groups. To receive a subjective feedback, there will be a series of questionnaires at the beginning, after one week and at the end. The goal of this study is to get more information about whether a HII-Training is feasible with elderly patients and whether they can profit form it.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Rehabilitation Post-Operative Condition Deconditioning After Acute Hospital Oncology

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * cardiopulmonal resilient * able to sit on a ergometer * knowledge of German written and spoken Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cardiopulmonary restriction (LVEF \<30%, conduction abnormalities from AV block IIb or higher) * Absolute cardiopulmonary contraindications (acute coronary syndrome, unstable AP -\> not capable of rehabilitation), uncompensated heart failure (dyspnea at rest, orthopnea, severe edema) * No ischemic events (cardiac, cerebral, peripheral) within the last 3 months * Severe pneumatological underlying disease: COPD GOLD 3 and higher or status after exacerbation within the last 2 weeks, Asthma grade 4 * Dyalisis reliant * Severe psychiatric disorder (severe psychosis, severe depression) * Distinct dementia

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Will there be a change in outcome of individuals vO2max?

Measurement of vO2max with spiroergometer at the beginning and end

Time frame: 2 Weeks

Is a High intensity interval training feasible with elderly patients in rehabilitation?

Questionnaire (Clinic-intern questionnaire) amongst the involved personal

Time frame: 1 Day

Secondary Outcomes

Will there be a change in subjective quality of life?

Questionnaires (PROMIS-10, EQ-5D) amongst the participants

Time frame: 2.5 Weeks