The Long-term Effects of Training on Muscle Strength and Functionality

NCT01682330 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: s53571
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 65
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the long-term effects of 1 year of high-intensity fitness training and low-intensity whole-body vibration training on muscle strength and functionality. Therefore, muscle strength and functionality are measured after a 6-yr interval in older adults (65+).

Conditions

Training; Ageing; Muscle Strength; Functionality

Study Arms (3)

Fitness

Whole-body vibration

Control

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Older adults (+65 years)

You may qualify if:

• female (+65 years)
• participation in previous study "De effecten van oefenprogramma's op gezondheids- en fitheidsgerelateerde parameters in een groep van 60-plussers" \[The effects of exercise programs on health and fitness-related parameters in a group of people over 60\]
• able to perform a maximal strength test on a dynamometer

You may not qualify if:

• \- pathologies that prohibit a maximal strength test on a dynamometer

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven: lead

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 5, 2012
• First Posted: September 10, 2012
• Study Start: November 1, 2011
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2011
• Study Completion: December 1, 2011
• Last Updated: September 10, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-06