Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Older Adults

NCT06124911 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: NU2863
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 38
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aims of this study were to:

1. 1.Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy older adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength.
2. 2.Qualitatively explore perceptions of Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training in older adults.

Conditions

Quality of Life

Keywords

Activities of Daily Living; Balance; Independence; Mobility; Untrained

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Quality-of-life

  Participant quality of life (measured through focus group questions \& SF-36)

  At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

Secondary Outcomes (8)

• Balance

  At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

• 6-minute Walk Test

  At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

• Timed-up-and-go

  At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

• 30-second sit-to-stand (30s-Sit-to-Stand)

  At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

• Strength

  At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

Study Arms (4)

Maximal-intent Resistance Training - 3x5 (MI3x5)

EXPERIMENTAL

The max-intent group were instructed and encouraged to deliberately commit to exerting maximal effort and force during the concentric phase of the leg press with the intention of achieving the greatest velocity possible. This group completed 3 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum.

Other: Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5)

Maximal-intent Resistance Training - 5x5 (MI5x5)

EXPERIMENTAL

The max-intent group were instructed and encouraged to deliberately commit to exerting maximal effort and force during the concentric phase of the leg press with the intention of achieving the greatest velocity possible. This group completed 5 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum.

Other: Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)

Controlled-tempo Resistance Training - 3x5 (CT3x5)

EXPERIMENTAL

The controlled-tempo group followed a metronome for both eccentric and concentric phases of the leg press with the intention of maintaining a steady three-second concentric and three-second eccentric. This group completed 3 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum.

Other: Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5)

Controlled-tempo Resistance Training - 5x5 (CT5x5)

EXPERIMENTAL

The controlled-tempo group followed a metronome for both eccentric and concentric phases of the leg press with the intention of maintaining a steady three-second concentric and three-second eccentric. This group completed 5 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum.

Other: Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)

Interventions

Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5) OTHER

Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for three sets of five repetitions

Controlled-tempo Resistance Training - 3x5 (CT3x5); Maximal-intent Resistance Training - 3x5 (MI3x5)

Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5) OTHER

Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for five sets of five repetitions

Controlled-tempo Resistance Training - 5x5 (CT5x5); Maximal-intent Resistance Training - 5x5 (MI5x5)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Participants were eligible if they were between 30-60 years old
• Uninjured
• Had no cardiovascular or neuromuscular conditions
• Had not participated in lower-limb resistance training in the previous six months.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants were excluded if they had either taken part in any lower-limb resistance training in the last six months
• Had underlying health condition(s) that prevented them from participating in resistance training
• Regularly met or exceeded the UK recommended physical activity guideline of 150-minutes of moderate to intense physical activity per week.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Northumbria University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Northumbria University

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Pearson LT, Behm DG, Goodall S, Mason R, Stuart S, Barry G. Effects of maximal-versus submaximal-intent resistance training on functional capacity and strength in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2022 Jul 16;14(1):129. doi: 10.1186/s13102-022-00526-x.

  PMID: 35842655 BACKGROUND

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 29, 2023
• First Posted: November 9, 2023
• Study Start: May 30, 2023
• Primary Completion: June 5, 2024
• Study Completion: June 5, 2024
• Last Updated: May 23, 2025

Record last verified: 2023-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GB (1)