AgingNCT05825989
The Effects of Healthy Beat Acupunch on Physical Fitness of Thai Older Adults in Residential Homes
A study testing Healthy Beat Acupunch Regimen in people with Aging, run by Kaohsiung Medical University at 2 sites in Thailand.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of the first three months of instructor-led HBA regimen on physical fitness (aerobic endurance, lung capacity, upper body flexibility, lower body flexibility, handgrip strength, upper body strength, and lower body strength) between the HBA intervention and control… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Aging
- What is being tested?
- Healthy Beat Acupunch Regimen
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 92 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesThailand
- Study dates
- 7 Jun 2023to 30 Jun 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Mild to moderate dependence or complete independence as defined by an Activity Daily Living assessment using the Barthel Index (BI Thai version) with a score of 61 or higher
- No cognitive impairment defined by a Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ Thai version) a score of ≥ 8
- No experience with the HBA regimen
- Able to communicate in Thai
Who cannot join
- Older adults whom physicians have advised not to exercise because of medical conditions, severe disease, such as severe cardiopulmonary disease (CVD, COPD), or severe musculoskeletal diseases, and have sensory impairments such as visual and auditory impairments.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Thailand2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Ban Bang Khae Social Welfare Development Center for Older Persons
Bang Khae, Bangkok, 12160
Suchada Thongjaroenroj, Bachelor, 024541590, ajoo2@yahoo.com
- Recruiting
Watsanawet Social Welfare Development Center for Older Persons
Nakhon Luang, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, 13260
Namfon Kruesri, Master, 035743207, Organizer_ann@hotmail.com
About this study
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of the first three months of instructor-led HBA regimen on physical fitness (aerobic endurance, lung capacity, upper body flexibility, lower body flexibility, handgrip strength, upper body strength, and lower body strength) between the HBA intervention and control groups, to test the effects of another three months of DVD-led HBA regimen followed by the three months of instructor-led on physical fitness between the HBA intervention and control groups and to test the changes at three and six months of the HBA regimen in comparison to the baseline of the physical fitness in the HBA intervention group.
Read the detailed description
After the researcher meet the potential participants regarding the inclusion criteria, the researcher will inform purpose of study, human subjects protection, and termination in this study. Once participants receive all information and need to participate in this study, the researcher will ask permission participants to sign in their names in the informed consent and participant information sheet. If participants cannot sign their names, a thumbprint will be used instead of signatures. Therefore, the consent form will be completed by signatures or thumbprints.
This study will conduct in group exercise. The intervention group will receive the HBA program, 40 min/time, 3 times/week for 6 months. The control group will continue their routine activities of the residential homes.
- Conditions
- Aging
- Being tested
- Healthy Beat Acupunch Regimen
- Keywords
- acupunch exercise, older adults, physical fitness, residential homes, cluster-randomized controlled trial
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Healthy Beat Acupunch RegimenBehavioural
Also called Meridian cuffing
The Healthy Beat Acupunch (HBA) regimen, developed by Chen et al. (2017), is based on the Meridian Theory or Jing-Luo Theory. The HBA regimen focuses on body movement with hands swinging, resulting in the natural swinging of fists that hit on acupoints. There are three phases: phase 1 is activating qi and blood; phase 2 is punching meridians; phase 3 is relaxing body and mind.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Beat Acupunch Regimen | Experimental | The intervention group will receive the instructor-led HBA regimen 3 times/week for first 6 months, followed by the DVD-led HBA regimen for another 6 months. Receives: Behavioral: Healthy Beat Acupunch Regimen |
| Control group | No intervention | The control group will continue their daily activities. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Physical fitness: aerobic endurance
Aerobic endurance will be assessed by the 2 minutes step test. Participants will be asked to stand up in a straight position. The assessor marks the middle length between the patella and the pelvic bones at the wall with color tape. Participants raise their knees above the marked height as much as possible within 2 minutes. The score is the number of times the participants raise their knees above the marked height, which will be recorded.
Measured: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Physical fitness: aerobic endurance
Aerobic endurance will be assessed by the 2 minutes step test. Participants will be asked to stand up in a straight position. The assessor marks the middle length between the patella and the pelvic bones at the wall with color tape. Participants raise their knees above the marked height as much as possible within 2 minutes. The score is the number of times the participants raise their knees above the marked height, which will be recorded.
Measured: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Physical fitness: aerobic endurance
Aerobic endurance will be assessed by the 2 minutes step test. Participants will be asked to stand up in a straight position. The assessor marks the middle length between the patella and the pelvic bones at the wall with color tape. Participants raise their knees above the marked height as much as possible within 2 minutes. The score is the number of times the participants raise their knees above the marked height, which will be recorded.
Measured: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Physical fitness: lung capacity
Lung capacity will be assessed by a TruZoneTM Peak Flow Meter. The TruZone will be reset to zero before participants hold the mouth-piece in their mouth. The score is the measurement of a deep breath, which is exhaled forcefully quickly in one out-breath. This will be recorded in liters.
Measured: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Physical fitness: lung capacity
Lung capacity will be assessed by a TruZoneTM Peak Flow Meter. The TruZone will be reset to zero before participants hold the mouth-piece in their mouth. The score is the measurement of a deep breath, which is exhaled forcefully quickly in one out-breath. This will be recorded in liters.
Measured: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Physical fitness: lung capacity
Lung capacity will be assessed by a TruZoneTM Peak Flow Meter. The TruZone will be reset to zero before participants hold the mouth-piece in their mouth. The score is the measurement of a deep breath, which is exhaled forcefully quickly in one out-breath. This will be recorded in liters.
Measured: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Physical fitness: upper body flexibility
Upper body flexibility will be evaluated by a back scratch test. Participants raise their favored hand above the same shoulder and put their palm face down on their back with the fingers in a downward direction as much as possible. The other hand is placed palm up on the middle of the back as high as possible. The score is the distance in centimeters between the tips of the middle fingers, which will be recorded. If the tips of the middle fingers cannot touch, participants receive a minus score, if the middle fingers just touch a zero score is recorded, and if the tips of the middle fingers can overlap, participants receive a plus score.
Measured: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Physical fitness: upper body flexibility
Upper body flexibility will be evaluated by a back scratch test. Participants raise their favored hand above the same shoulder and put their palm face down on their back with the fingers in a downward direction as much as possible. The other hand is placed palm up on the middle of the back as high as possible. The score is the distance in centimeters between the tips of the middle fingers, which will be recorded. If the tips of the middle fingers cannot touch, participants receive a minus score, if the middle fingers just touch a zero score is recorded, and if the tips of the middle fingers can overlap, participants receive a plus score.
Measured: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Physical fitness: upper body flexibility
Upper body flexibility will be evaluated by a back scratch test. Participants raise their favored hand above the same shoulder and put their palm face down on their back with the fingers in a downward direction as much as possible. The other hand is placed palm up on the middle of the back as high as possible. The score is the distance in centimeters between the tips of the middle fingers, which will be recorded. If the tips of the middle fingers cannot touch, participants receive a minus score, if the middle fingers just touch a zero score is recorded, and if the tips of the middle fingers can overlap, participants receive a plus score.
Measured: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Physical fitness: lower body flexibility
Lower body flexibility will be assessed by the chair sit-and-reach test. Participants sit on the front of a chair, then fully extend their right leg and place their foot up 90 degrees. Then, they move both hands to touch the big toe. The score is the distance in centimeters between the middle fingers of both hands and the big toe of the right foot, which will be recorded. Suppose their middle fingers cannot reach the big toe of the right foot. In that case, participants receive a minus score, if their middle fingers can reach the top of their big toe, a zero score is recorded, and if their middle fingers can reach or pass their big toe, participants receive a plus score.
Measured: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Physical fitness: lower body flexibility
Lower body flexibility will be assessed by the chair sit-and-reach test. Participants sit on the front of a chair, then fully extend their right leg and place their foot up 90 degrees. Then, they move both hands to touch the big toe. The score is the distance in centimeters between the middle fingers of both hands and the big toe of the right foot, which will be recorded. Suppose their middle fingers cannot reach the big toe of the right foot. In that case, participants receive a minus score, if their middle fingers can reach the top of their big toe, a zero score is recorded, and if their middle fingers can reach or pass their big toe, participants receive a plus score.
Measured: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Physical fitness: lower body flexibility
Lower body flexibility will be assessed by the chair sit-and-reach test. Participants sit on the front of a chair, then fully extend their right leg and place their foot up 90 degrees. Then, they move both hands to touch the big toe. The score is the distance in centimeters between the middle fingers of both hands and the big toe of the right foot, which will be recorded. Suppose their middle fingers cannot reach the big toe of the right foot. In that case, participants receive a minus score, if their middle fingers can reach the top of their big toe, a zero score is recorded, and if their middle fingers can reach or pass their big toe, participants receive a plus score.
Measured: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Physical fitness: handgrip strength
Handgrip strength will be assessed by using a digital handgrip dynamometer. Participants hold the dynamometer with the fingers of their dominant hand and keep their arm parallel to the side of their body without moving the arm, then squeeze the holder for 3 seconds as hard as possible. Participants' handgrip strength will be measured two times. The score of the highest value will be recorded.
Measured: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Physical fitness: handgrip strength
Handgrip strength will be assessed by using a digital handgrip dynamometer. Participants hold the dynamometer with the fingers of their dominant hand and keep their arm parallel to the side of their body without moving the arm, then squeeze the holder for 3 seconds as hard as possible. Participants' handgrip strength will be measured two times. The score of the highest value will be recorded.
Measured: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Physical fitness: handgrip strength
Handgrip strength will be assessed by using a digital handgrip dynamometer. Participants hold the dynamometer with the fingers of their dominant hand and keep their arm parallel to the side of their body without moving the arm, then squeeze the holder for 3 seconds as hard as possible. Participants' handgrip strength will be measured two times. The score of the highest value will be recorded.
Measured: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Physical fitness: upper body strength
Upper body strength will be assessed by a 60-second arm curl test. Participants sit on a chair and hold a dumbbell with their dominant hand (8-pound or 3.63 kilograms for men and 5-pound or 2.27 kilograms for women). Then, they lift the dumbbell up and down using the forearm repetitively. The score is the number of repetitions within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Measured: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Physical fitness: upper body strength
Upper body strength will be assessed by a 60-second arm curl test. Participants sit on a chair and hold a dumbbell with their dominant hand (8-pound or 3.63 kilograms for men and 5-pound or 2.27 kilograms for women). Then, they lift the dumbbell up and down using the forearm repetitively. The score is the number of repetitions within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Measured: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Physical fitness: upper body strength
Upper body strength will be assessed by a 60-second arm curl test. Participants sit on a chair and hold a dumbbell with their dominant hand (8-pound or 3.63 kilograms for men and 5-pound or 2.27 kilograms for women). Then, they lift the dumbbell up and down using the forearm repetitively. The score is the number of repetitions within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Measured: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Physical fitness: lower body strength
Lower body strength will be assessed by the 60 seconds chair sit-to-stand test. Participants sit on the middle of the chair without an armrest or wheels. They put their feet on the floor equal width to their shoulder width. Then, they place both hands on their opposite shoulders. The score is the number of times that the subjects can stand up and sit down within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Measured: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Physical fitness: lower body strength
Lower body strength will be assessed by the 60 seconds chair sit-to-stand test. Participants sit on the middle of the chair without an armrest or wheels. They put their feet on the floor equal width to their shoulder width. Then, they place both hands on their opposite shoulders. The score is the number of times that the subjects can stand up and sit down within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Measured: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Physical fitness: lower body strength
Lower body strength will be assessed by the 60 seconds chair sit-to-stand test. Participants sit on the middle of the chair without an armrest or wheels. They put their feet on the floor equal width to their shoulder width. Then, they place both hands on their opposite shoulders. The score is the number of times that the subjects can stand up and sit down within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Measured: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Apr 2023
- Study start7 Jun 2023
- Primary completion31 Dec 2023
- Study completion30 Jun 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AgingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 92 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Siriluk Winitchayothin, RN, Kaohsiung Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05825989
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB-NS2022/96.2811
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 14 Mar 2023
- Last updated
- 6 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Healthy Beat Acupunch on Physical Fitness of Thai Older Adults in Residential Homes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05825989
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB-NS2022/96.2811
- Conditions
- Aging
- Keywords
- acupunch exercise, older adults, physical fitness, residential homes, cluster-randomized controlled trial
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 92 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 7 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of the first three months of instructor-led HBA regimen on physical fitness (aerobic endurance, lung capacity, upper body flexibility, lower body flexibility, handgrip strength, upper body strength, and lower body strength) between the HBA intervention and control groups, to test the effects of another three months of DVD-led HBA regimen followed by the three months of instructor-led on physical fitness between the HBA intervention and control groups and to test the changes at three and six months of the HBA regimen in comparison to the baseline of the physical fitness in the HBA intervention group.
Detailed description
After the researcher meet the potential participants regarding the inclusion criteria, the researcher will inform purpose of study, human subjects protection, and termination in this study. Once participants receive all information and need to participate in this study, the researcher will ask permission participants to sign in their names in the informed consent and participant information sheet. If participants cannot sign their names, a thumbprint will be used instead of signatures. Therefore, the consent form will be completed by signatures or thumbprints.
This study will conduct in group exercise. The intervention group will receive the HBA program, 40 min/time, 3 times/week for 6 months. The control group will continue their routine activities of the residential homes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Beat Acupunch Regimen | Experimental | Behavioral: Healthy Beat Acupunch RegimenThe intervention group will receive the instructor-led HBA regimen 3 times/week for first 6 months, followed by the DVD-led HBA regimen for another 6 months. |
| Control group | No intervention | –The control group will continue their daily activities. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Mild to moderate dependence or complete independence as defined by an Activity Daily Living assessment using the Barthel Index (BI Thai version) with a score of 61 or higher
- No cognitive impairment defined by a Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ Thai version) a score of ≥ 8
- No experience with the HBA regimen
- Able to communicate in Thai
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Older adults whom physicians have advised not to exercise because of medical conditions, severe disease, such as severe cardiopulmonary disease (CVD, COPD), or severe musculoskeletal diseases, and have sensory impairments such as visual and auditory impairments.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Beat Acupunch RegimenAlso: Meridian cuffingThe Healthy Beat Acupunch (HBA) regimen, developed by Chen et al. (2017), is based on the Meridian Theory or Jing-Luo Theory. The HBA regimen focuses on body movement with hands swinging, resulting in the natural swinging of fists that hit on acupoints. There are three phases: phase 1 is activating qi and blood; phase 2 is punching meridians; phase 3 is relaxing body and mind. | Behavioural | Healthy Beat Acupunch Regimen |
Primary outcome
Physical fitness: aerobic endurance
Time frame: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Aerobic endurance will be assessed by the 2 minutes step test. Participants will be asked to stand up in a straight position. The assessor marks the middle length between the patella and the pelvic bones at the wall with color tape. Participants raise their knees above the marked height as much as possible within 2 minutes. The score is the number of times the participants raise their knees above the marked height, which will be recorded.
Physical fitness: aerobic endurance
Time frame: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Aerobic endurance will be assessed by the 2 minutes step test. Participants will be asked to stand up in a straight position. The assessor marks the middle length between the patella and the pelvic bones at the wall with color tape. Participants raise their knees above the marked height as much as possible within 2 minutes. The score is the number of times the participants raise their knees above the marked height, which will be recorded.
Physical fitness: aerobic endurance
Time frame: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Aerobic endurance will be assessed by the 2 minutes step test. Participants will be asked to stand up in a straight position. The assessor marks the middle length between the patella and the pelvic bones at the wall with color tape. Participants raise their knees above the marked height as much as possible within 2 minutes. The score is the number of times the participants raise their knees above the marked height, which will be recorded.
Physical fitness: lung capacity
Time frame: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Lung capacity will be assessed by a TruZoneTM Peak Flow Meter. The TruZone will be reset to zero before participants hold the mouth-piece in their mouth. The score is the measurement of a deep breath, which is exhaled forcefully quickly in one out-breath. This will be recorded in liters.
Physical fitness: lung capacity
Time frame: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Lung capacity will be assessed by a TruZoneTM Peak Flow Meter. The TruZone will be reset to zero before participants hold the mouth-piece in their mouth. The score is the measurement of a deep breath, which is exhaled forcefully quickly in one out-breath. This will be recorded in liters.
Physical fitness: lung capacity
Time frame: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Lung capacity will be assessed by a TruZoneTM Peak Flow Meter. The TruZone will be reset to zero before participants hold the mouth-piece in their mouth. The score is the measurement of a deep breath, which is exhaled forcefully quickly in one out-breath. This will be recorded in liters.
Physical fitness: upper body flexibility
Time frame: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Upper body flexibility will be evaluated by a back scratch test. Participants raise their favored hand above the same shoulder and put their palm face down on their back with the fingers in a downward direction as much as possible. The other hand is placed palm up on the middle of the back as high as possible. The score is the distance in centimeters between the tips of the middle fingers, which will be recorded. If the tips of the middle fingers cannot touch, participants receive a minus score, if the middle fingers just touch a zero score is recorded, and if the tips of the middle fingers can overlap, participants receive a plus score.
Physical fitness: upper body flexibility
Time frame: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Upper body flexibility will be evaluated by a back scratch test. Participants raise their favored hand above the same shoulder and put their palm face down on their back with the fingers in a downward direction as much as possible. The other hand is placed palm up on the middle of the back as high as possible. The score is the distance in centimeters between the tips of the middle fingers, which will be recorded. If the tips of the middle fingers cannot touch, participants receive a minus score, if the middle fingers just touch a zero score is recorded, and if the tips of the middle fingers can overlap, participants receive a plus score.
Physical fitness: upper body flexibility
Time frame: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Upper body flexibility will be evaluated by a back scratch test. Participants raise their favored hand above the same shoulder and put their palm face down on their back with the fingers in a downward direction as much as possible. The other hand is placed palm up on the middle of the back as high as possible. The score is the distance in centimeters between the tips of the middle fingers, which will be recorded. If the tips of the middle fingers cannot touch, participants receive a minus score, if the middle fingers just touch a zero score is recorded, and if the tips of the middle fingers can overlap, participants receive a plus score.
Physical fitness: lower body flexibility
Time frame: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Lower body flexibility will be assessed by the chair sit-and-reach test. Participants sit on the front of a chair, then fully extend their right leg and place their foot up 90 degrees. Then, they move both hands to touch the big toe. The score is the distance in centimeters between the middle fingers of both hands and the big toe of the right foot, which will be recorded. Suppose their middle fingers cannot reach the big toe of the right foot. In that case, participants receive a minus score, if their middle fingers can reach the top of their big toe, a zero score is recorded, and if their middle fingers can reach or pass their big toe, participants receive a plus score.
Physical fitness: lower body flexibility
Time frame: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Lower body flexibility will be assessed by the chair sit-and-reach test. Participants sit on the front of a chair, then fully extend their right leg and place their foot up 90 degrees. Then, they move both hands to touch the big toe. The score is the distance in centimeters between the middle fingers of both hands and the big toe of the right foot, which will be recorded. Suppose their middle fingers cannot reach the big toe of the right foot. In that case, participants receive a minus score, if their middle fingers can reach the top of their big toe, a zero score is recorded, and if their middle fingers can reach or pass their big toe, participants receive a plus score.
Physical fitness: lower body flexibility
Time frame: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Lower body flexibility will be assessed by the chair sit-and-reach test. Participants sit on the front of a chair, then fully extend their right leg and place their foot up 90 degrees. Then, they move both hands to touch the big toe. The score is the distance in centimeters between the middle fingers of both hands and the big toe of the right foot, which will be recorded. Suppose their middle fingers cannot reach the big toe of the right foot. In that case, participants receive a minus score, if their middle fingers can reach the top of their big toe, a zero score is recorded, and if their middle fingers can reach or pass their big toe, participants receive a plus score.
Physical fitness: handgrip strength
Time frame: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Handgrip strength will be assessed by using a digital handgrip dynamometer. Participants hold the dynamometer with the fingers of their dominant hand and keep their arm parallel to the side of their body without moving the arm, then squeeze the holder for 3 seconds as hard as possible. Participants' handgrip strength will be measured two times. The score of the highest value will be recorded.
Physical fitness: handgrip strength
Time frame: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Handgrip strength will be assessed by using a digital handgrip dynamometer. Participants hold the dynamometer with the fingers of their dominant hand and keep their arm parallel to the side of their body without moving the arm, then squeeze the holder for 3 seconds as hard as possible. Participants' handgrip strength will be measured two times. The score of the highest value will be recorded.
Physical fitness: handgrip strength
Time frame: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Handgrip strength will be assessed by using a digital handgrip dynamometer. Participants hold the dynamometer with the fingers of their dominant hand and keep their arm parallel to the side of their body without moving the arm, then squeeze the holder for 3 seconds as hard as possible. Participants' handgrip strength will be measured two times. The score of the highest value will be recorded.
Physical fitness: upper body strength
Time frame: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Upper body strength will be assessed by a 60-second arm curl test. Participants sit on a chair and hold a dumbbell with their dominant hand (8-pound or 3.63 kilograms for men and 5-pound or 2.27 kilograms for women). Then, they lift the dumbbell up and down using the forearm repetitively. The score is the number of repetitions within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Physical fitness: upper body strength
Time frame: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Upper body strength will be assessed by a 60-second arm curl test. Participants sit on a chair and hold a dumbbell with their dominant hand (8-pound or 3.63 kilograms for men and 5-pound or 2.27 kilograms for women). Then, they lift the dumbbell up and down using the forearm repetitively. The score is the number of repetitions within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Physical fitness: upper body strength
Time frame: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Upper body strength will be assessed by a 60-second arm curl test. Participants sit on a chair and hold a dumbbell with their dominant hand (8-pound or 3.63 kilograms for men and 5-pound or 2.27 kilograms for women). Then, they lift the dumbbell up and down using the forearm repetitively. The score is the number of repetitions within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Physical fitness: lower body strength
Time frame: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)
Lower body strength will be assessed by the 60 seconds chair sit-to-stand test. Participants sit on the middle of the chair without an armrest or wheels. They put their feet on the floor equal width to their shoulder width. Then, they place both hands on their opposite shoulders. The score is the number of times that the subjects can stand up and sit down within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Physical fitness: lower body strength
Time frame: posttest 1 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 3 months)
Lower body strength will be assessed by the 60 seconds chair sit-to-stand test. Participants sit on the middle of the chair without an armrest or wheels. They put their feet on the floor equal width to their shoulder width. Then, they place both hands on their opposite shoulders. The score is the number of times that the subjects can stand up and sit down within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Physical fitness: lower body strength
Time frame: posttest 2 (after receiving the HBA regimen at 6 months)
Lower body strength will be assessed by the 60 seconds chair sit-to-stand test. Participants sit on the middle of the chair without an armrest or wheels. They put their feet on the floor equal width to their shoulder width. Then, they place both hands on their opposite shoulders. The score is the number of times that the subjects can stand up and sit down within 60 seconds, which will be recorded.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Feb 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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RecruitingObservational study
Effects of Obesity on Physical Abilities and Daily Living Activities in Elderly Adults
Obesity, Sarcopenic Obesity
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Healthy Beat Acupunch Regimen in people with Aging, run by Kaohsiung Medical University at 2 sites in Thailand.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Thailand. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Siriluk Sithichoksakulchai, Master's degree (0981136455, jib.siriluk@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Physical fitness: aerobic endurance (time frame: pretest (before receiving the HBA regimen)). The study lists 21 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Feb 2025.