An interventional study of Low-intensity, general-fitness exercises and Psychoeducation in Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity and Hypertension, sponsored by Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences. Completed at 1 site in Poland. Open to female participants aged 60 Years to 85 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-04-15.
Sponsored by Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
People with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are characterized by a lower quality of life in terms of reduced vital activity, emotional state, and social functioning. Therefore, the investigator's aim was to determine the impact of low-intensity exercise and psychoeducation on depression symptoms and self-perceived stress in women with MetS.
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is currently one of the major threats to health in highly developed societies. A recent study has demonstrated that depression may be significantly associated with MetS in people aged 60 years or over. The more components of MetS that are evident in the individual, the more depressive symptoms this individual is likely to exhibit.
MetS treatment is essentially founded on implementing lifestyle changes which involve regular physical activity and healthy dietary habits. Systematically undertaking exercise has a beneficial influence on health, particularly on cardiovascular system functions as well as the quality of life and depression status in middle-aged and older women with MetS.
Previous work has shown moderate or high intensity exercise to be optimal for the treatment of MetS. Nevertheless, many patients with MetS have hypertension and obesity. Therefore, for safety reasons, the patient's condition during intensive group exercises should be constantly monitored by a physician or specialized equipment, which generates costs and may limit the availability of this type of intervention.
Hence, the investigator's aim was to determine the impact of 12 weeks of low-intensity exercise, combined with psychoeducation, on the severity of depression symptoms and self-perceived stress in women with MetS.
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The presence of Metabolic Syndrome diagnosed using the International Diabetes Federation-recommended criteria (2006):
and any two of the following:
Exclusion Criteria:
Elderly women with Metabolic Syndrome 24 sessions of low-intensity exercise and psychoeducation, twice a week over 12 weeks.
Behavioral: Low-intensity, general-fitness exercises · Behavioral: Psychoeducation
Elderly women without Metabolic Syndrome. 24 sessions of low-intensity exercise and psychoeducation, twice a week over 12 weeks.
Behavioral: Low-intensity, general-fitness exercises · Behavioral: Psychoeducation
24 session of low-intensity, general-fitness exercises (12 weeks, twice a week) A single session of exercise lasted 40 minutes and consisted of 42 low-intensity, general-fitness exercises. Perception of effort was monitored using the Borg 6-20 rating the perceived exertion (RPE). Thirty-three exercises were done sitting down, seven standing, and two in the hand-and-knees position. The exercises were classified as either aerobic, musculo-articular, or stabilising. The aerobic portion served as a general warm-up for the subsequent exercises, and the musculo-articular section focused on strengthening muscles and enhancing the mobility of joints in the upper limbs, the lower limbs and the torso. Stabilising exercises were designed to improve the stability of the body and to augment spatio-visual coordination.
A psychoeducation provided by psychotherapist. Twenty minutes of psychoeducation, which contained mini lectures about mental well-being, psychohygiene and healthy dietary habits.
Change in depression level from baseline
As a primary outcome measure, the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) was used. GDS is a self-report 15-items measure of well-being and mood in older adults. The patient responds in a "Yes/No" format. Scoring ranges from 0 to 15. A score greater than 5 points is suggestive of depression, and 10 points or more is almost always indicative of depression. With the sensitivity standing at 92%, the GDS is useful in the diagnosis of late-life depression in primary care
Time frame: At baseline and after 24 sessions of low-intensity exercise and psychoeducation (week 12)
Change in perception of stress from baseline
As a secondary outcome measure, the Perception of Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) was used. PSQ is a 27-item scale scoring from 1 to 5 for each item. 21 items examine the level of stress in the area of emotional tension, external stress and intrapsychic stress, and 6 items refer to the lie scale. The global scoring for perception of stress ranges from 21 to 105 with a cut-off point of 60 for high level of perceived stress. The higher the score, the greater the sense of stress. PSQ will be performed at the beginning and after four weeks of treatment.
Time frame: At baseline and after 24 sessions of low-intensity exercise and psychoeducation (week 12)
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