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

Bezmialem Vakif University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Geriatric; Aerobic Exercise; Music Therapy; Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Treatments: Other: Aerobic Exercise; Other: Aerobic exercise with music therapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06980311

02.05.2025-BezmialemVU

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 33 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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33 participants in 3 patient groups

Traditional Aerobic Exercise Training Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

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.

Treatment:

Other: Aerobic Exercise

Music Therapy-Based Aerobic Exercise Training Group

Experimental group

Description:

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.

Treatment:

Other: Aerobic exercise with music therapy

Control Group

No Intervention group

Description:

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.