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Benefits of Strength Training in Informal Caregivers of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
Sponsor: University of Salamanca
Summary
Informal caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease experience high physical and psychological burden, increasing their risk of frailty, anxiety, and caregiver burnout. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined strength training and progressive muscle relaxation program compared with progressive muscle relaxation alone. The intervention will last 10 weeks, with assessments conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and at a 3-month follow-up. Primary outcomes include frailty, anxiety, and caregiver burden.
Official title: Effectiveness of a Combined Strength Training and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Program in Reducing Frailty in Informal Caregivers of People With Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
62
Start Date
2026-03
Completion Date
2026-09
Last Updated
2026-02-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation will be delivered in weekly supervised sessions over a 10-week period. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes and will include diaphragmatic breathing, systematic muscle contraction and relaxation following Jacobson's technique, controlled breathing exercises, and a brief cooldown period. The intervention will be administered by a trained physiotherapist in a group setting.
Functional Strength Training
Functional strength training will be delivered in weekly supervised sessions over a 10-week period. Sessions will last approximately 45 minutes and will focus on improving upper limb, lower limb, and core muscle strength using progressive resistance exercises. Training intensity will be gradually increased according to participant tolerance and performance. All sessions will be supervised by a trained physiotherapist.
Locations (1)
Universidad de Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain