NCT00907010

Brief Summary

Objective: Evaluate the muscular strength in the ageing process and identify the changes between the abdominal muscles, upper and louver edges. Method: 48 individuals participated in this study, being divided into four groups according to the age: (G1) 11to 18 years old, (G2) 20 to 26 years old, (G3) 45 to 60 years old and (G4) 66 - 82 years old. The excluding criterion included people who work out more than three times a week, severe arthrosin, stroke, significant cognitive deficit , obesity, use of ortheses for louver members or any break, with or without metallic implant. The evaluation instruments used were: (1) Esfigmomanômetro (EM), (2) Trunk flexor in the supine position,, (3) Jamar Dinamômetro and (4) Preston Pinch Gauge Dinamômetro.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
48

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2008

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2008

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2008

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2008

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 19, 2009

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 21, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

May 21, 2009

Status Verified

May 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

May 19, 2009

Last Update Submit

May 20, 2009

Conditions

Sarcopenia

Keywords

AgeingSarcopeniaMuscular contraction

Study Arms (4)

Group I

11 to 18 years - composed of 12 adolescent with six women and six men

Group II

20 to 26 years - composed of 12 young with six women and six men

Group III

45 to 60 years - composed of 12 adult with six women and six men

Group IV

66 - 82 years - composed of 12 aged with six women and six men

Eligibility Criteria

Age11 Years - 82 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

48 individuals participated in this study, being divided into four groups according to the age: (G1) 11to 18 years old, (G2) 20 to 26 years old, (G3) 45 to 60 years old and (G4) 66 - 82 years old.

You may qualify if:

  • absence of the basic pathology that interferes directly in the muscle

You may not qualify if:

  • people who work out more than three times a week
  • severe arthrosin
  • stroke
  • significant cognitive deficit
  • obesity
  • use of ortheses for louver members or any break
  • with or without metallic implant

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Biospecimen

The evaluation instruments used were: (1) Esfigmomanômetro (EM), (2) Trunk flexor in the supine position,, (3) Jamar Dinamômetro and (4) Preston Pinch Gauge Dinamômetro.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sarcopenia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular AtrophyNeuromuscular ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesAtrophyPathological Conditions, AnatomicalPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsSigns and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Lislei Patrizzi

    Universidade de Franca

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 19, 2009

First Posted

May 21, 2009

Study Start

February 1, 2008

Primary Completion

August 1, 2008

Study Completion

October 1, 2008

Last Updated

May 21, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-05