Resistance Training to Improve Physical Function in the Elderly
Efficacy of Resistance Training Guidelines to Improve Function in Older Adults
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interventional
25
1 country
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Brief Summary
The primary purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the current resistance training guidelines for older adults proposed by ACSM/AHA to improve physical function in individuals with reduced physical abilities. A randomized controlled intervention trial will be used to compare change in physical function pre- and post-intervention between a treatment group receiving the minimum recommendations of the guidelines and a control group asked not to change their physical activity participation. To better understand the clinical significance of such an occurrence, a secondary purpose was to determine if older adults with reduced physical abilities who adhere to the recommended intervention dosage will experience a change such that they can be reclassified to a more favorable level of functioning. It is hypothesized that the minimum recommended dosage of the guidelines would be sufficient to both improve physical function and improve functional classification in older adults with reduced physical abilities.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Jun 2009
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2009
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2010
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2011
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 22, 2011
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 30, 2011
CompletedJune 30, 2011
June 1, 2011
1.5 years
June 22, 2011
June 28, 2011
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Functionality
Change in Short Performance Physical Battery (SPPB) score is used as a measure of functionality. The SPPB consists of three tasks designed to assess gait speed, and ability to rise from a chair and maintain standing balance. This is a common test to assess function, with scores ranging from 0-12. The higher score equates to a better level of function.
8 weeks
Study Arms (1)
Control
EXPERIMENTALInterventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Older Adults aged \>65yrs; reduced physical function
You may not qualify if:
- Those with a history of resistance training
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Physical Activity & Health Research Laboratory
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States
Related Publications (1)
Gennuso KP, Zalewski K, Cashin SE, Strath SJ. Resistance training congruent with minimal guidelines improves function in older adults: a pilot study. J Phys Act Health. 2013 Aug;10(6):769-76. doi: 10.1123/jpah.10.6.769. Epub 2012 Oct 10.
PMID: 23074076DERIVED
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Scott J Strath, PhD
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 22, 2011
First Posted
June 30, 2011
Study Start
June 1, 2009
Primary Completion
December 1, 2010
Study Completion
June 1, 2011
Last Updated
June 30, 2011
Record last verified: 2011-06