Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Active Stretching on Cardiovascular Response and Arterial Stiffness in Older Adults With Low Flexibility
Lead Sponsor:
University of Phayao
Conditions:
Arterial Stiffness
Autonomic Nervous System
Eligibility:
All Genders
60-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A study of the effects of active static stretching exercise in elderly people with poor lower extremity muscle flexibility on autonomic and cardiovascular responses and balance ability.
Detailed Description
This study aims to investigate the effects of active static stretching exercises on autonomic nervous system responses, arterial stiffness, and balance ability in elderly individuals with poor flexibi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \- Elderly males and females
- Have a normal body mass index (between 18.5-24.5 kg/m2)
- Be able to follow instructions and willing to participate in the study
- Be able to communicate with the researcher and provide information by themselves (the researcher will read the questions to the volunteers and let the volunteers choose the answers by themselves)
- Be able to walk continuously for at least 10 meters with or without walking aids
- Have low flexibility with a forward lean distance not exceeding the 40th percentile from the sit and reach test according to the American College of Sports Medicine criteria
Exclusion
- \- Abnormalities such as pain or inflammation of the legs more than 5 points, assessed by (visual analog scale (VAS) \> 5 points)
- Significantly different leg lengths (more than 1.4 centimeters) or abnormalities of joints, including abnormal sensations that affect movement and walking
- Uncontrolled chronic diseases or obstacles to study, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, skeletal and muscular diseases such as chronic back pain, acute osteoarthritis, sprained ankle
- Vision problems that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses
- Uncorrected hearing Inner ear disturbances that affect balance, such as otitis media
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 9 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06944886
Start Date
December 1 2024
End Date
April 9 2025
Last Update
April 25 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Chonticha Kaewjoho
Phayao, Thailand, 56000