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

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

33 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-06-01

Study Completion Date

2027-06-01

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Geriatric Aerobic Exercise Music Therapy Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

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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Traditional Aerobic Exercise Training Group

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.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Aerobic Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

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 of: a 10-minute warm-up, a 20-30-minute loading phase at 40-60% of heart rate reserve (moderate-to-vigorous intensity), and a 10-minute cool-down, all performed at 0% incline.

Throughout the sessions, participants' heart rate and oxygen saturation levels will be monitored via a fingertip pulse oximeter. Fatigue and dyspnea levels will also be assessed and recorded using the Modified Borg Scale.

Music Therapy-Based Aerobic Exercise Training Group

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.

Music will be used throughout the exercise sessions to regulate participants' heart rate and blood pressure, reduce perceived fatigue, enhance motivation, and support rhythmic movement patterns. During training, participants' heart rate and oxygen saturation will be monitored using a fingertip pulse oximeter.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Aerobic exercise with music therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

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 (10 minutes, BPM: 80-100): Low-intensity walking accompanied by slow-tempo sedative music Music will be used throughout the exercise sessions to regulate participants' heart rate and blood pressure, reduce perceived fatigue, enhance motivation, and support rhythmic movement patterns. During training, participants' heart rate and oxygen saturation will be monitored using a fingertip pulse oximeter.

Control Group

Individuals in the control group will be provided with physical activity counseling in line with the physical activity guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Participants will be advised to do at least 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week and will be informed about the positive effects of movement on health. Participants will continue their current medical treatments (if any) in accordance with the recommendations of their physicians. All participants will be evaluated at the beginning and end of the study.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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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 of: a 10-minute warm-up, a 20-30-minute loading phase at 40-60% of heart rate reserve (moderate-to-vigorous intensity), and a 10-minute cool-down, all performed at 0% incline.

Throughout the sessions, participants' heart rate and oxygen saturation levels will be monitored via a fingertip pulse oximeter. Fatigue and dyspnea levels will also be assessed and recorded using the Modified Borg Scale.

Intervention Type 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 (10 minutes, BPM: 80-100): Low-intensity walking accompanied by slow-tempo sedative music Music will be used throughout the exercise sessions to regulate participants' heart rate and blood pressure, reduce perceived fatigue, enhance motivation, and support rhythmic movement patterns. During training, participants' heart rate and oxygen saturation will be monitored using a fingertip pulse oximeter.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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

Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes