Leg Press Power Training with Visual Feedback Games Improves Physical, Cognitive, and Heart Health in Seniors (LPPT-VFG)

Kaohsiung Medical University

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Elderly (people Aged 65 or More)

Treatments: Behavioral: Lower Limb Strength Training Program with Visual Feedback

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06714175

KMUHIRB-F(II)-202 20046 (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study investigates the effects of lower limb leg press power training combined with visual feedback games on the physical performance, cognitive function, and heart rate variability (HRV) of older adults aged 65 and above. Participants were divided into an experimental group and a control group, with the experimental group engaging in leg press exercises combined with visual games twice a week for 12 weeks.

Full description

This study aims to investigate the effects of lower limb leg press power training combined with visual feedback games on the physical and cognitive health of the elderly. With the aging population increasing, the decline in muscle strength and cognitive function has become a significant challenge for older adults. To address these health issues, this study plans to recruit 40 participants aged 65 and above and randomly assign long-term care centers into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group will perform leg press training combined with visual feedback games twice a week for 12 weeks, while the control group will continue their usual daily activities.

Enrollment: 40 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65 to 80 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age 65-80 years old
• Physical fitness and health assessment results are suitable for exercise
• Clear consciousness and no mental disorders .
• Able to walk independently for more than 10 meters.

Exclusion criteria

• Determined by doctors or other relevant professionals that they cannot accept cardiopulmonary testing and muscle strength training
• The resting heartbeat exceeds 120 beats per minute, the systolic blood pressure exceeds 160mmHg, and the diastolic blood pressure exceeds 100mmHg.
• Any stage of cancer and other hematologic diseases that affect research evaluation, such as: severe anemia.
• Diseases related to cardiac pacemakers and arrhythmias.
• Other neurological, muscular, or skeletal diseases that may affect the research assessment or severe contagious disease.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Non-Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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40 participants in 2 patient groups

Control Group

No Intervention group

Description:

This group will not receive any specific muscle power intervention.

Lower Limb Strength Training Program with Visual Feedback

Experimental group

Description:

This lower limb explosive strength training system integrates visual feedback games and is equipped with angle and force sensors to simultaneously output the power of the left and right legs, as well as maximum explosive force and pushing force. Users can immediately understand the balance of leg strength and make adjustments, making it particularly suitable for the elderly to improve lower limb strength or for rehabilitation training. The gamification of the system enhances the fun of training, while data quantification allows progress tracking, making the training more precise and effective. Additionally, after the game ends, data can be exported to Excel for further analysis to identify issues in the pushing process and optimize the training plan.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Lower Limb Strength Training Program with Visual Feedback