Comparison of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Exercise Capacity, Depression and Quality of Life in Hypothyroidism.

Riphah International University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Comparison of Aerobic Exercise and Resistance Training

Treatments: Other: resistance training; Drug: medication; Other: aerobic exercises

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06377826

RCRAHS-ISB/REC/MS-PT/01813

Details and patient eligibility

About

the study will show the effects of aerobic and resistance training on exercise capacity, depression and quality of life in patients with hypothyroidism. The evaluation of TSH level before and after the exercise sessions will provide valuable data.

Full description

The study aims to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise and resistance training by comparing the two types of exercises, the finding of this study gain insights into the most effective approach for patients with hypothyroidism particularly in relation to exercise capacity, depression and quality of life. The study design is Randomized Controlled Trial. Sample size is calculated using G power program. the study duration is 6 months after the approval of research board. Non probability Purposive sampling is used for this study. Data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 20.

Enrollment: 66 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 40 to 60 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Both males and females Age between 40 to 60 years Diagnosed cases of hypothyroidism Duration: 2 years being diagnosed Patients who easily perform exercises

Exclusion criteria

Patients with serious comorbidities like cancer Uncontrolled hypertension Vitally unstable patients Red flags for physiotherapy

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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66 participants in 3 patient groups, including a placebo group

aerobic exercises

Active Comparator group

Description:

Aerobic exercises i-e treadmill walking, bicycle ergometer, Treadmill

Treatment:

Other: aerobic exercises

resistance training

Experimental group

Description:

resistance exercise training gluteal bridge, calf raises, squats, seated shoulder press,

Treatment:

Other: resistance training

medication

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

only on drugs no exercise is given

Treatment:

Drug: medication