Effects of Exercise on Depression Symptoms, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Elderly

NCT ID: NCT00931814

Last Updated: 2009-07-07

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2005-12-31

Study Completion Date

2006-06-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 8-week exercise training on depression symptoms, physical functions, and quality of life in the community-dwelling elderly.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Healthy Elderly

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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exercise

Group Type OTHER

exercise training

Intervention Type OTHER

A progressive and structured, small-group exercise training 3 times a week, 30-40 min a session at intensity of 12-14 in rate of perceived exertion (RPE) for 8 weeks

Interventions

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exercise training

A progressive and structured, small-group exercise training 3 times a week, 30-40 min a session at intensity of 12-14 in rate of perceived exertion (RPE) for 8 weeks

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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exercise

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* elderly subjects living in the community aged 65 years or older, sedentary lifestyle

Exclusion Criteria

* cancer, major neuromuscular disease, respiratory or cardiovascular disease which might affect exercise
* post myocardial infarction or major surgery in the previous year
* psychological disease
Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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National Taiwan University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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National Taiwan University

Locations

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National Taiwan University

Taipei, , Taiwan

Site Status

Countries

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Taiwan

Other Identifiers

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9461701114

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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