Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Blood Flow Restriction on Cardiovascular Function in Elderly with Metabolic Syndrome X

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Metabolic Syndrome X

Cardiovascular Problems in Elderly

Eligibility:

All Genders

60-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise with Blood flow restriction training (BFR) on cardiovascular function and quality of life in hypertensive elderly patients. H...

Detailed Description

Sixty elderly patients with metabolic syndrome X aged from 65 to 75 years old. will be selected from Al-Ahrar teaching hospital -zagazig governorate. Study Design: This experimental comparative cont...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • sixty elderly patients.
  • Their ages will range from 60 to 70 years old.
  • Grade II Hypertensive patients (SBP 160-179 mmHg and/or DBP 100-109 mmHg)
  • Patients with dyslipidemia: at least one of the fasting lipid profile tests include the following results.
  • A-Total Cholestrol more than 240 (mg/dl). B-LDL Cholestrol more than 160 (mg/dl). C-HDL Cholestrol less than 40 (mg/dl). D-Triglycerides more than 200 (mg/dl).
  • 'Body Mass Index: from 30: 40 kg/m2 calss I and II obesity.

Exclusion

  • Severe Chest diseases (either obstructive or restrictive).
  • Clinical signs of a severe cardiac event. (eg, severe atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure),
  • Severe psychiatric or cognitive impairment, who unable to follow comment.
  • Neurological disorders affecting respiratory muscles or any muscular dystrophies (cervical disc or bulge).
  • Patients with severe self-limiting illness (e.g., cancer).
  • Peripheral artery disease in lower extremities.
  • Systolic blood pressure \< 180 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure more than 110 mmHg, or resting heart rate above 120 bpm.
  • Patient with uncontrolled - diabetes.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 10 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06877130

Start Date

January 1 2024

End Date

February 10 2025

Last Update

March 14 2025

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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt, 11432