The Effect of Adjunct Elastic Resistance Training to Routine Exercise on Handgrip Strength in Older Adults With Sarcopenia at Griya Wreda Jambangan, Surabaya
Sponsor study identifier
interventional
34
1 country
1
Study Start
May 19, 2026
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
July 11, 2026
Actual (reported)Study Completion
July 18, 2026
Actual (reported)Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by loss of muscle strength and muscle mass, which may contribute to reduced physical function and independence in older adults. Resistance exercise is recommended as an important component of sarcopenia management. Elastic resistance training is a simple and practical form of resistance exercise that can be performed with minimal equipment and may be suitable for older adults living in long-term care facilities. This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether adding elastic resistance training to routine physical exercise improves handgrip strength in older adults with sarcopenia. Participants were assigned to either routine physical exercise combined with elastic resistance training or routine physical exercise alone for 8 weeks. The primary outcome was change in handgrip strength. Secondary outcomes included physical performance, mobility, gait speed, and body composition.
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July 18, 2026
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May 19, 2026
Actual (reported)July 11, 2026
Actual (reported)July 18, 2026
Actual (reported)October 2, 2026
Actual (reported)October 7, 2026
Actual (reported)Change in Handgrip Strength
Handgrip strength was measured using a hand dynamometer. The change in handgrip strength from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention was evaluated. Higher values indicate greater handgrip strength
Baseline and 8 weeks
Participants in this arm received routine physical exercise plus elastic resistance training for 8 weeks. Elastic resistance training was performed progressively using elastic resistance according to the study protocol, in addition to the routine exercise program provided at the facility
Participants in this arm received the routine physical exercise program provided at the facility for 8 weeks without additional elastic resistance training
Participants performed progressive elastic resistance training in addition to routine physical exercise for 8 weeks. Training was performed 2-3 sessions per week, with exercise volume progressively increased from 1-3 sets to 3 sets of 8-15 repetitions. Exercise intensity was guided using the OMNI-Resistance Exercise Scale, progressing from moderate intensity (OMNI-RES 5-7) toward higher intensity as tolerated. Rest intervals between sets were approximately 60-120 seconds
UPTD Griya Wreda Jambangan Surabaya
Surabaya, East Java, 60232, Indonesia
34 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
October 2, 2026
First Posted
October 7, 2026
Participants continued the routine physical exercise program provided at the long-term care facility for 8 weeks. The program consisted of non-progressive group exercise sessions performed approximately 2-3 times per week for 30-45 minutes per session
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Study Start
May 19, 2026
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
July 11, 2026
Actual (reported)Study Completion
July 18, 2026
Actual (reported)Last Updated
October 13, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-10
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