Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Smart-Assisted Rehabilitation Exercise Training on the Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities
Lead Sponsor:
Tri-Service General Hospital
Conditions:
Sarcopenia in Elderly
Rehabilitation Exercise
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a smart-assisted rehabilitation system on the physical and mental health of elderly residents in long-term care facilities throug...
Detailed Description
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week exercise intervention using an intelligent rehabilitation assistance system (KNEESUP) in improving the physical and mental health of...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 65 years or older residing in long-term care facilities and diagnosed with sarcopenia, defined as:
- Handgrip strength: \<28 kg for males or \<18 kg for females, or
- Calf circumference (10 cm below the knee): \<34 cm for males or \<33 cm for females.
- Able to stand with assistive devices (e.g., walker), transfer from bed to chair using a wheelchair, or ambulate independently.
- Clear consciousness, able to communicate, and able to provide informed consent.
- Willing to participate and comply with the exercise intervention.
Exclusion
- Impaired consciousness.
- Unsuitable for wearing the device due to any leg-related medical condition.
- Unable to perform aerobic or resistance training due to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders.
- History of head injury resulting in cognitive impairments such as memory or attention deficits.
- Assessed by a rehabilitation specialist as having absolute or relative contraindications to exercise training, such as:
- Severe myocardial ischemia
- Myocardial infarction within the past 6 months
- Unstable angina
- Uncontrolled arrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic instability
- Severe aortic valve stenosis
- Deemed unsuitable to participate in the study by a rehabilitation specialist due to conditions such as end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis, terminal cancer, or ongoing chemotherapy/radiation therapy.
- Diagnosed with depression or experienced major life events in the past six months.
- Fracture, sports injury of the limbs, stroke, dementia, or other major illness within the past six months.
- Individuals with infectious disease risks.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 17 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 18 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07197528
Start Date
February 17 2025
End Date
May 18 2025
Last Update
September 29 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Banqiao Veterans Home of Veterans Affairs Council, R.O.C.
New Taipei City, Banqiao Dist, Taiwan, 220250