Burpee ExerciseNCT07052279
Water Based Burpee Exercises on Functional Capacity in Poste-menopausal Women After Thyroidectomy
A study testing water based burpee exercises and aerobic exercises in people with Burpee Exercise and Water Exercises, run by Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Skeletal muscle mass plays an important role with both metabolism and functional capacity. It is well established that the aging process leads to a significant decline in both muscle mass and strength which is associated with frailty , an increased risk of falls and decreased physical fitness and function In this… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 to 54 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Burpee Exercise, Water Exercises, Functional Capacity
- What is being tested?
- water based burpee exercises and aerobic exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2025to 30 Nov 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 50 to 54 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults aged 54 ± 4 years .
- Post-menopausal women after tyhroidectomy
- Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m².
- Absence of osteoarticular dysfunctions in the lower limbs.
- No personal history of cardiovascular disease
- No water trauma
- Non-smokers
Who cannot join
- History of Cardiovascular disorders.
- Severe osteoarticular dysfunctions.
- Presence of Water panic.
- Participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days.
- Neurologic and psychiatric disorders (spina bifida, cerebral palsy, anorexia nervosa, known autism spectrum disorders).
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Mohamed Saied Zidan
Cairo, 11571
Mohamed S Zidan, 01141387006, drmohzidan2015@gmail.com
About this study
Skeletal muscle mass plays an important role with both metabolism and functional capacity. It is well established that the aging process leads to a significant decline in both muscle mass and strength which is associated with frailty , an increased risk of falls and decreased physical fitness and function In this context, high-load resistance training has been shown to reduce the risk of falls and increase strength and functional capacity in middle-aged and/or elderly individuals.
Aquatic exercise is one method that has previously been shown to improve muscle strength, balance, and coordination in those of advancing age Although the evidence supports the effectiveness of both water-based burpee exercise in middle-aged and elderly individuals, has, to our knowledge, never been investigated. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the long-term effect of water-based burpee exercises
- Being tested
- water based burpee exercises, aerobic exercises
- Keywords
- burpee exercises, postmenopausal, thyroidectomy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
water based burpee exercisesOther
water based burpee exercises ( Aquatic exercise ) is one method that has previously been shown to improve muscle strength, balance, and coordination in those of advancing age Although the evidence supports the effectiveness of both water-based burpee exercise in middle-aged and elderly individuals, has, to our knowledge, never been investigated. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the long-term effect of water-based burpee exercises
aerobic exercisesOther
Traditional aerobic exercises for post-menopause include activities like brisk walking, jogging and cycling. These exercises help improve cardiovascular health, boost metabolism, and enhance mood. They can also be beneficial for maintaining bone density, especially weight-bearing exercises like walking and jogging.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | Sham comparator | Control group will perform traditional aerobic exercises Receives: Other: aerobic exercises |
| Experimental group | Experimental | Experimental group will perform water based burpee exercises Receives: Other: water based burpee exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
FEV1/FVC ( % )
Description: The ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first one second to the forced vital capacity of the lungs. That can reflect pulmonary function , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
Measured: pre and post 8 weeks
FEV1 ( liters )
Forced expiratory volume in 1 second that can reflect pulmonary function , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
Measured: pre and post 8 weeks
PEF ( liters / minute )
Peak expiratory flow (PEF), a key indicator of lung function,using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
Measured: pre and post 8 weeks
FVC ( liters )
Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the total amount of air exhaled during the FEV test. Forced expiratory volume and forced vital capacity are lung function tests , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B , China )
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Chest expansion ( centimeter )
A simple, noninvasive pulmonary function test used to assess chest wall mobility and, to a lesser extent, lung function , using tape measurement.
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (4)
Timed up and go test ( seconds )
A simple, quick, and widely used clinical performance-based measure of functional mobility and fall risk. It assesses how long it takes for a person to rise from a chair, walk three meters, turn, walk back, and sit down again.
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Gait Speed ( meters per second ) ( 4 Metre Walk Test )
Is the rate at which a person walks, is typically measured in meters per second (m/s). This is determined by dividing the distance walked by the time it takes to walk that distance. such as ( 4 Metre Walk Test )
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
30-Second Chair Test ( number of times the patient comes to a full standing position in 30 seconds ).
Designed for testing leg strength and endurance in older adults.
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Berg Balance Scale (BBS) to test dynamic balance
A widely used assessment tool in physical therapy to evaluate a patient's functional balance and fall risk. It consists of 14 tasks, scored on a 5-point scale from 0 to 4, with a total possible score of 56. A lower score indicates a higher risk of falling.
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Jul 2025
- Study start1 Sep 2025
- Primary completion20 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Nov 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Burpee ExerciseStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Care provider
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mohamed Saied Zidan, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07052279
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB # 2/4/2024-2025
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 26 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 19 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Water Based Burpee Exercises on Functional Capacity in Poste-menopausal Women After Thyroidectomy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07052279
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB # 2/4/2024-2025
- Keywords
- burpee exercises, postmenopausal, thyroidectomy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of JordanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 4 Jul 2025 (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.
Skeletal muscle mass plays an important role with both metabolism and functional capacity. It is well established that the aging process leads to a significant decline in both muscle mass and strength which is associated with frailty , an increased risk of falls and decreased physical fitness and function In this context, high-load resistance training has been shown to reduce the risk of falls and increase strength and functional capacity in middle-aged and/or elderly individuals.
Aquatic exercise is one method that has previously been shown to improve muscle strength, balance, and coordination in those of advancing age Although the evidence supports the effectiveness of both water-based burpee exercise in middle-aged and elderly individuals, has, to our knowledge, never been investigated. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the long-term effect of water-based burpee exercises
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (care provider)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | Sham comparator | Other: aerobic exercisesControl group will perform traditional aerobic exercises |
| Experimental group | Experimental | Other: water based burpee exercisesExperimental group will perform water based burpee exercises |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 to 54 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Adults aged 54 ± 4 years .
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- History of Cardiovascular disorders.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| water based burpee exerciseswater based burpee exercises ( Aquatic exercise ) is one method that has previously been shown to improve muscle strength, balance, and coordination in those of advancing age Although the evidence supports the effectiveness of both water-based burpee exercise in middle-aged and elderly individuals, has, to our knowledge, never been investigated. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the long-term effect of water-based burpee exercises | Other | Experimental group |
| aerobic exercisesTraditional aerobic exercises for post-menopause include activities like brisk walking, jogging and cycling. These exercises help improve cardiovascular health, boost metabolism, and enhance mood. They can also be beneficial for maintaining bone density, especially weight-bearing exercises like walking and jogging. | Other | Control group |
Primary outcome
FEV1/FVC ( % )
Time frame: pre and post 8 weeks
Description: The ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first one second to the forced vital capacity of the lungs. That can reflect pulmonary function , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
FEV1 ( liters )
Time frame: pre and post 8 weeks
Forced expiratory volume in 1 second that can reflect pulmonary function , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
PEF ( liters / minute )
Time frame: pre and post 8 weeks
Peak expiratory flow (PEF), a key indicator of lung function,using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
FVC ( liters )
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the total amount of air exhaled during the FEV test. Forced expiratory volume and forced vital capacity are lung function tests , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B , China )
Chest expansion ( centimeter )
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
A simple, noninvasive pulmonary function test used to assess chest wall mobility and, to a lesser extent, lung function , using tape measurement.
4 secondary outcomes
Timed up and go test ( seconds )
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
Gait Speed ( meters per second ) ( 4 Metre Walk Test )
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
30-Second Chair Test ( number of times the patient comes to a full standing position in 30 seconds ).
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
Berg Balance Scale (BBS) to test dynamic balance
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
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 19 Nov 2025.
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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing water based burpee exercises and aerobic exercises in people with Burpee Exercise and Water Exercises, run by Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan at 1 site in Egypt.
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 7 inclusion and 5 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 19 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
FEV1/FVC ( % ) (time frame: pre and post 8 weeks). The study lists 5 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 19 Nov 2025.