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IRCT20200408046997N2 IRCT 2024-01-17 Shahed University Investigating the effect of combined aqua-exercise on health and physical performance of elderly men - Investigating the effect of combined aqua-exercise on complete blood count, physical performance, body composition and quality of life of elderly men 2024-01-13 anticipated 40 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/72780 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Other, Randomization description: The samples will be assigned to the study groups, i.e., combined Aqua exercise group (A) and control group (B) using the block randomization method. First the size of each block and the number of blocks will be determined. Considering that the total sample size is 40, 10 blocks of 4 will be used and each block will be used for 4 subjects. Using Random Allocate Software random blocks of 4 with (A) and (B) letters will be created, and then the block number will be selected by lottery, and subjects 1 to 4 will be assigned to the combined aqua exercise group (A) or control group (B) based on the order of letters of the block. Rest of the subjects will be assigned to the combined aqua exercise group (A) or control group (B) in a similar manner. N/A Elderly people. Intervention 1: After performing the pretests for both the combined aquatic exercise and control groups, the exercise group will complete the exercise program for 8 weeks (3 sessions pre week/ 60 minutes each session). All exercises will be done in water with the presence a researcher and an aqua exercise specialist. Each training session includes a 10-minute warm-up in the water (stretching movements and various types of walking in the water and a number of combined stretching and jumping exercises), 20 minutes of resistance exercises in the water for large and main muscle groups (strengthening the chest, thighs and arms) using traction and bouncy forces, along with stretching and aerobics exercises in water for 20 minutes (fast walking, jumping and performed combined with stretching movements and jumping to increase the heart rate) and 10 minutes of cooling down (including, light stretching movements and gentle walking in water). Intervention 2: During the study, the control group will have the usual daily physical activities and go through the normal daily lives and will not participate in any regular and purposeful exercise training program. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is Not knowing the University regulations regarding it
public Reza Karim Zadeh Rostami
Shahed University, opposite Holy shrine of Imam Khomeini, Persian Gulf Expressway, Tehran, Iran
Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 15875-5794 +98 21 5121 2456 reza.karimzadeh7619@gmail.com Shahed University scientific Ali Samadi
Shahed University, Opposite the Holly Shrine of Imam Khomeini, Persian Gulf Highway (Tehran-Qom), Tehran, Iran
Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 15875-5794 +98 21 5121 2456 a.samadi@shahed.ac.ir Shahed University Iran (Islamic Republic of) Males aged 60 to 75 Not having contraindication to do exercise Not doing regular exercise in past 6 month 60 years 75 years Male Having known cardiovascular disease having cognitive and metabolic disorder, such as diabetes Not being able to do exercise because of musculoskeletal limitations Rehabilitation Rehabilitation After performing the pretests for both the combined aquatic exercise and control groups, the exercise group will complete the exercise program for 8 weeks (3 sessions pre week/ 60 minutes each session). All exercises will be done in water with the presence a researcher and an aqua exercise specialist. Each training session includes a 10-minute warm-up in the water (stretching movements and various types of walking in the water and a number of combined stretching and jumping exercises), 20 minutes of resistance exercises in the water for large and main muscle groups (strengthening the chest, thighs and arms) using traction and bouncy forces, along with stretching and aerobics exercises in water for 20 minutes (fast walking, jumping and performed combined with stretching movements and jumping to increase the heart rate) and 10 minutes of cooling down (including, light stretching movements and gentle walking in water). During the study, the control group will have the usual daily physical activities and go through the normal daily lives and will not participate in any regular and purposeful exercise training program. Complete blood count. Timepoint: Before and after. Method of measurement: Photometric method. Physical performance. Timepoint: Before and after. Method of measurement: senior fitness test. Body composition. Timepoint: Before and after. Method of measurement: Body composition ŮŽAnalyzer. Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and after. Method of measurement: Using SF-36 questionnaire. Blood pressure. Timepoint: Before and after. Method of measurement: Sphygmomanometer. Blood oxygen. Timepoint: Before and after. Method of measurement: Oximeter. Lipid profile. Timepoint: Before and after. Method of measurement: Photometric method. Weight. Timepoint: Before and after. Method of measurement: Scale. Body mass index. Timepoint: Before and after. Method of measurement: Scale and stadiometer. Shahed University Approved 2023-09-26 Ethics committee of Shahed University Shahed University, opposite to the Holy shrine of Imam Khomeini, Khalij Fars Expressway, Tehran, Iran Tehran Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of)