Leg Press Power Training with Visual Feedback Games Improves Physical, Cognitive, and Heart Health in Seniors

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT06714175

Kaohsiung Medical University40 enrolled

Overview

This study investigates the effects of lower limb leg press power training combined with visual feedback games on the physical performance, cognitive function, and heart rate variability (HRV) of older adults aged 65 and above. Participants were divided into an experimental group and a control group, with the experimental group engaging in leg press exercises combined with visual games twice a week for 12 weeks.

This study aims to investigate the effects of lower limb leg press power training combined with visual feedback games on the physical and cognitive health of the elderly. With the aging population increasing, the decline in muscle strength and cognitive function has become a significant challenge for older adults. To address these health issues, this study plans to recruit 40 participants aged 65 and above and randomly assign long-term care centers into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group will perform leg press training combined with visual feedback games twice a week for 12 weeks, while the control group will continue their usual daily activities.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Elderly (people Aged 65 or More)

Interventions

Lower Limb Strength Training Program with Visual FeedbackBEHAVIORAL

This lower limb explosive strength training system integrates visual feedback games and is equipped with angle and force sensors to simultaneously output the power of the left and right legs, as well as maximum explosive force and pushing force. Users can immediately understand the balance of leg strength and make adjustments, making it particularly suitable for the elderly to improve lower limb strength or for rehabilitation training. The gamification of the system enhances the fun of training, while data quantification allows progress tracking, making the training more precise and effective. Additionally, after the game ends, data can be exported to Excel for further analysis to identify issues in the pushing process and optimize the training plan.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsMax age: 80 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65-80 years old * Physical fitness and health assessment results are suitable for exercise * Clear consciousness and no mental disorders . * Able to walk independently for more than 10 meters. Exclusion Criteria: * Determined by doctors or other relevant professionals that they cannot accept cardiopulmonary testing and muscle strength training * The resting heartbeat exceeds 120 beats per minute, the systolic blood pressure exceeds 160mmHg, and the diastolic blood pressure exceeds 100mmHg. * Any stage of cancer and other hematologic diseases that affect research evaluation, such as: severe anemia. * Diseases related to cardiac pacemakers and arrhythmias. * Other neurological, muscular, or skeletal diseases that may affect the research assessment or severe contagious disease.

Locations (1)

Lower Limb Power Training Exercise Equipment

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, No. 100, Shiquan 1st Road, Sanmin District, Taiwan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Muscle Strength

Measurement of lower limb muscle strength (pound), including the quadriceps and hamstrings

Time frame: Testing will be conducted in Week 0, Week 6, and Week 13

Muscle Strength

hand grip strength (kilogram)

Time frame: Testing will be conducted in Week 0, Week 6, and Week 13

Secondary Outcomes

Physiological Data

Height (centimeters)

Time frame: Testing will be conducted in Week 0, Week 6, and Week 13.

Physiological Data

weight (kilogram)

Time frame: Testing will be conducted in Week 0, Week 6, and Week 13

Physiological Data

systolic and diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)

Time frame: Testing will be conducted in Week 0, Week 6, and Week 13

Physiological Data

blood oxygen (SaO2)

Time frame: Testing will be conducted in Week 0, Week 6, and Week 13

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

AVG HR (average heart rate)

Time frame: Baseline measurement at Week 0 and follow-up measurement at Week 13.

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

HRV (heart rate variability)

Time frame: Baseline measurement at Week 0 and follow-up measurement at Week 13.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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