NCT06921057

Effects of Exergames on Muscle and Lung Function in Elderly

Effects of Exergames on Muscle Strength and Lung Function in Elderly

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 34 (actual)
• Sponsor: Chang Gung University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The goal of this study is to examine the effects of 8-weeks exergames program on pulmonary function, muscle strength and cognitive function in elderly. Participants will: Play exergame 30min/session, 2 sessions/week or remained regular daily activities for 8 weeks.

Detailed description

Subjects who are older than 60 years will be assigned to exergame group or control group randomly. Exergame group: Subjects will receive exergame program 30min/session, 2 sessions/week for 8 weeks. Control group: Subjects remain regular daily activities for 8 weeks. Both groups receive pre- and post- measurements. The measurements included assessment of muscle strength and lung function.

Conditions

• Aging

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	exergame	playing exergames

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-09-04
• Primary completion: 2023-12-29
• Completion: 2023-12-29
• First posted: 2025-04-10
• Last updated: 2025-04-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan