The Effects of Somatic-Based Chair Exercises in the Elderly

Istanbul Gedik University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)

Treatments: Other: Somatic-Based Chair Exercises; Other: Conventional Exercise Group

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07618143

IGUN-ITKOSE-001

Details and patient eligibility

About

The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effects of easily applicable somatic-based chair exercises on balance and pain in the elderly. Additionally, the study aims to reveal the impact of exercise on functionality and cognitive level, and the resulting changes in quality of life.

The main research questions addressed in this study are:

• What are the most suitable exercise models that can be applied to improve pain control and balance in the elderly?
• How do the results of different approaches aimed at improving the quality of life in the elderly differ?

Full description

Somatic education refers to a process of sensory-motor learning that enables individuals to develop greater conscious control over their physiological functions. In this study, Thomas Hanna's definition of somatics and Hanna Somatic Education will be used. Thomas Hanna (1976) introduced the term "somatics" to describe the discipline of movement reeducation (somatic education/somatic movement), which aims to promote inner awareness of an individual's body. The practice of somatic movement involves pandiculation. Pandiculation is a process that starts with deliberate muscle activation and transitions into a slow and controlled eccentric release. This is done with ongoing sensory focus, and the movements remain gentle, unforced, and require little effort.

The study design involves comparing the effects of structured somatic-based chair exercises with the effects of a conventional exercise method consisting of basic range of motion exercises combined with static stretching.

Enrollment: 70 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. 65 years of age or older
2. To be volunteered to participate
3. To be able to speak and understand Turkish at a good level

Exclusion criteria

1. Scoring <24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination
2. Any neurological or orthopedic problem that would prevent the implementation of assessment and exercise methods

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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70 participants in 2 patient groups

Somatic-based Chair Exercise Group

Experimental group

Description:

This group will participate in a structured somatic-based chair exercise program. The program will last for 8 weeks, with sessions held twice a week, each lasting 35 to 40 minutes.

Treatment:

Other: Somatic-Based Chair Exercises

Conventional Exercise Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

The conventional exercise group will participate in a program that combines static stretching and range of motion (ROM) exercises. The exercise program will last for 8 weeks, with sessions held twice a week, each lasting 35 to 40 minutes.

Treatment:

Other: Conventional Exercise Group